Engineer Information Assurance (COMSEC) - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Engineer Information Assurance (COMSEC) - Level 4 (Senior Principal), to join our Strategic Space Systems team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

The position involves COMSEC support to the government stakeholders while balancing the needs of the engineering team, operations, and mission management. We are looking for a subject matter expert that will ensure compliance with government standards regarding the processes for receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction/disposition of COMSEC material. As part of the Government Security Programs Team, you will be expected to wholly own problem sets, develop solutions, and safeguard the communications security material across multiple accounts. This is a high impact role, and our ideal candidate will flourish in a challenging environment while demonstrating extreme ownership.

In this job, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on communications security and government compliance for a range of classification levels including collateral, SCI and SAP
• Work with program managers to develop and implement novel processes based on security policies to ensure compliance
• Utilize KMI to receive certificates, key, and SW packages
• Maintain accountability of all COMSEC assets for assigned COMSEC accounts
• Maintain, in collaboration with program personnel, up to date keying records and COMSEC Requirements Letters for associated cryptonets
• Develop and host security education and training regarding program security procedures including COMSEC security procedures
• Assist in the development of COMSEC documentation, including but not limited to, SKMPs, COMSEC Protection Plans, and Transportation Plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor for technical staff for questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations
• Day-to-day support specific to internal programs and stakeholders
• Configuration of ECUs, to include installation, keying/rekeying, administration, and troubleshooting
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience as a COMSEC Manager supporting DoD, SAP or IC accounts
• Ability to travel in support of programmatic requirements to other NGC locations or customer sites
• Must agree in writing by way of a Polygraph Consent Form, to take and successfully pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence Polygraph examination
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems/IT, mathematics, physics, or similar technical discipline
• Completed the TRADOC-approved Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course and the COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC)
• Familiarity with mission operations, satellite communications, or aerospace environments
• Experience with supporting space launch operations and rapid development programs
• Deep familiarity with COMSEC requirements and procedures including the acquisition, maintenance, operation, and disposition of related equipment
• Experience with security policy and guiding documentation specific to COMSEC-related compliance
• IAEC-2112 or NRO CRO Training
• Knowledge of DIAS, iApp, KMI or other electronic management system

Your Distinct Strengths:

• Excellent problem solving, organizational, and communication skills

About Strategic Space Systems: SSSD excels in satellite payloads & directed energy for security and exploration. We champion innovation, affordability, and reliability in aerospace and defense, ensuring mission success. Embrace the space revolution with us and achieve the impossible.

About Security: Committed to protecting people, information, and assets; focusing on excellence through innovative solutions to an evolving threat environment and driving risk reduction by leveraging network environments, standardization, and customer requirements.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.