Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Cyber Sys Engineer 4 (26-039)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $213K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and support the C2BMC program, which is vital for ballistic missile defense operations.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement a variety of cybersecurity tools, including security information and event monitoring (SIEM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion detection system (IDS), vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, and others, to support enterprise modernization
Work closely with the Modeling Team to integrate cybersecurity requirements into a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model for the program
Strong cybersecurity analysis background to include knowledge of the following:
Identity and access management methodologies
Vulnerability management
Compliance management
Database
Enterprise information security infrastructure
Experience evaluating and validating cybersecurity requirements
Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering principles
Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP]) and directory services (e.g., Domain Name System [DNS])
Knowledge of applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and hardening operating systems and applications
Experience in cyber threat assessment and risk management for a mission system
Knowledge of cyber operations and operational impacts
Experience in continuous monitoring and authorization activities
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships, prepare technical documents, and communicate verbally to present technical cybersecurity issues and reports to senior government and military officials
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of relevant work experience or a Master's degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CISSP, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Proficiency in the implementation of cybersecurity principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as patch management, multi-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, and defense-in-depth
Must have experience in cybersecurity requirement generation, cybersecurity architecture design, cybersecurity audit tools, and cybersecurity compliance for mission systems
Strong cybersecurity analysis background to include knowledge of the following: Identity and access management methodologies, Vulnerability management, Compliance management, Database, Enterprise information security infrastructure
Experience evaluating and validating cybersecurity requirements
Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering principles
Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP]) and directory services (e.g., Domain Name System [DNS])
Knowledge of applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and hardening operating systems and applications
Experience in cyber threat assessment and risk management for a mission system
Knowledge of cyber operations and operational impacts
Experience in continuous monitoring and authorization activities
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships, prepare technical documents, and communicate verbally to present technical cybersecurity issues and reports to senior government and military officials
Preferred
Experience hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations in accordance with CTO, IAVM, and STIG guidelines
Experience and familiarity with creating and updating product design documentation, network designs, and software engineering are a plus
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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