Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 month ago
Cloud Security Engineer (Level 3 or 4)
United States-Texas-San Antonio
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a highly skilled Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The role focuses on developing a cloud hybrid solution in a multi-level security environment, requiring expertise in Systems Engineering and Cybersecurity.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policies, or local policies
Utilize passive evaluations (e.g., compliance audits) and active evaluations (e.g., vulnerability assessments) to uncover potential risks
Establish and enforce strict program control processes to mitigate identified risks
Assist in obtaining system certification and accreditation by supporting process analysis, coordination, and documentation requirements
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes required by government accrediting authorities
Participate in pre-test preparations, execute security certification tests, analyze results, and prepare required reports
Document Certification and Accreditation activities, technical coordination outcomes, and develop comprehensive System Security Plans
Update and maintain the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and conduct periodic reviews of system audits, ensuring the closure of all corrective actions
Conduct investigations, software and hardware research, and inspections of emerging technologies
Recommend tailored process modifications to enhance security measures, aligning with established and evolving government security requirements
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security requirements are met and provide input on additional safeguards
Participate in and document process activities to maintain compliance with relevant security policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related STEM discipline with 5 years of experience; Master's degree related in STEM discipline with 3 years of experience; PhD in related STEM discipline with 1 year of experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
U.S. Citizenship required
A current/active DoD Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
In-depth knowledge of security standards and government policies (e.g., NISPOM, DCID 6-3)
Proven ability to perform vulnerability assessments and compliance audits
Experience in preparing Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) reports and documentation (System Security Plans, POA&M)
Proficiency with security analysis tools and techniques
DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, etc.) is required
Bachelor's degree in related STEM discipline with 9 years of experience; Master's degree related in STEM discipline with 7 years of experience; PhD in related STEM discipline with 4 year of experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
U.S. Citizenship required
A current/active DoD Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
In-depth knowledge of security standards and government policies (e.g., NISPOM, DCID 6-3)
Proven ability to perform vulnerability assessments and compliance audits
Experience in preparing Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) reports and documentation (System Security Plans, POA&M)
Proficiency with security analysis tools and techniques
DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, etc.) is required
Preferred
Strong communication skills to articulate complex security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
Comfortable working in an Agile Development environment
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase