Northrop Grumman · 9 months ago
Associate Cyber Systems Engineer / Cyber Systems Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $106K/yr
0+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves ensuring cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs and guiding the development of cybersecurity protections and governance.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work within the Cybersecurity Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission requirements
Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program requirements and meet mission objectives
As a member of a team of specialized NGMS cybersecurity engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems
Participate as part of an extended team of US government, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman Space, and supplier cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locations
Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
Propose and design systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements
Provide Cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams
Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed
Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures, and computer security penetration tools and techniques
Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports
Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules
Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems
Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation
Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 0 years of related cyber systems engineering experience; will consider 4 years of applied cyber systems engineering experience in lieu of degree
Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycle
Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation
Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37
U.S. Citizenship required
A current/active DoD Secret clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required
The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access (SAP) to the program
Possession of a current IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8140 or able to obtain within six months of hire
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 2 years of related cyber systems engineering experience; will consider 6 years of applied cyber systems engineering experience in lieu of degree
Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycle
Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation
Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37
U.S. Citizenship required
A current/active DoD Secret clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required
The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access (SAP) to the program
Possession of a current IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8140 or able to obtain within six months of hire
Preferred
IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoD 8570
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with additional preference for SAP briefing on the Sentinel program
Software Assurance experience
Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as DOORS and Cameo
Knowledge of Cyber Security Engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications
Expertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design
Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment
Experience authoring and maintaining critical program documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans, etc
Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements
Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skills
Proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectives
Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model
Proven success analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplines
Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Michael Hardesty
Corporate Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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