Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Engineer (Patching Team) (24-199)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Engineer (Patching Team) (24-199) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily assist with patch management solution development using WSUS and/or Satell, and industry standards will also be required for Hardware and Firmware vulnerabilities.
• Focus on vulnerability management, including analysis and remediation of IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Vendor Patches, and STIG configurations.
• Installing and configuring Linux and Windows from the OS up to the application level.
• Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs.
• Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and unit tests.
• Work with software developers and/or vendors to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration.
• Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Cross-Functional Product Teams (CFPTs).
• Installing and unit testing Cyber Products (e.g., ESS, ACAS, BigFix, Endgame, KMS, etc.).
• This position's responsibilities will include providing redlines to engineers and feedback to Cyber Leadership.
• Documenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards will also be required in daily tasks.
• Experience developing, integrating, and troubleshooting WSUS and/or RHEL Satellite is required.
• Experience in either Windows administrator tasks related to Windows workstation platforms or RHEL administrator tasks related to a Unix/Linux server platform is required.
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies, NIST standards, and RMF governance.
• Proven experience executing Security Hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.

• An active Secret clearance is required to start.
• 5 years' experience with a Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline or a related field; 3 years' experience with a Master’s degree in STEM discipline or a related field; or 9 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Must have experience building WSUS/Satellite instances, integrating them into complex environments, troubleshooting development efforts, and deeply understanding how WSUS/Satellite can improve patch management in an air-gapped network.
• Requires experience implementing McAfee Application Change Control (MACC) Solidcore Whitelisting and Endpoint Security for Windows (ENS) and Endpoint Security (ENSL) local firewall policies and procedures within a Mission eccentric environment.
• Excellent technical document preparation skills and verbal communication are required to present technical information assurance issues and reports to senior government and military officials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
• Network design and software engineering backgrounds are a plus.
• Familiarity with scripting Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) is desired.
• Experience with Ansible is highly desirable.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.