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Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Remote · US$114k – $171k

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer  to support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) organization with assessing internal computing environments for cybersecurity compliance. In this hands-on role the selected candidate will be a key contributor to the ongoing assessment activity which is evaluating environments against published standards. The role involves performing security control assessments, developing documentation, guides, and artifacts that will support readiness for 3rd party assessment, and participating in other activities/tasks associated with implementation as needed. Relocation is not necessary for this position but some travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities: • Understand Defense Industry Base (DIB) cyber regulatory requirements established by the DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7021 rules regarding the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in contactor information systems and compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.

• Perform security control assessments of internal computing environments using the methodologies and guides utilized by published standards, including, but not limited to, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 r2 and r3 requirements.

• Support the development of documentation, guides, and artifacts that will improve computing environment readiness for compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

• Collaborate with the larger CISO mock assessment team regarding deficiencies, gaps, and trends identified during assessment activities.

• Domestic travel up to 25%.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (T03) or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (T04).

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (T03): • 5 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree OR 7 years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree OR 9 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED.​

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Must have experience with the following Security Frameworks: NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53.

• Experience in conducting assessments of security controls using methodologies and guides established by published industry standards.

• Cybersecurity engineering and architecture experience.

• Knowledge of risk management principles, including use of a risk-based approach.

• Experience with interpreting and implementing security compliance standards and guidance including Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of current and emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (T04): • 8 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree OR 10 years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree OR 12 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED.​

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Must have experience with the following Security Frameworks: NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53.

• Experience in conducting assessments of security controls using methodologies and guides established by published industry standards.

• Cybersecurity engineering and architecture experience.

• Knowledge of risk management principles, including use of a risk-based approach.

• Experience with interpreting and implementing security compliance standards and guidance including Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of current and emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.

Preferred Qualifications: • Professional/technical certifications: CISSP, CI

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