Cybersecurity Systems EngineerAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Mission Defense Cyber Team has an opening for a systems engineer in the Cyber specialty discipline. As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) supporting the Sentinel program based in Roy, Utah.A Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) will implement weapon system requirements to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs as it assesses/evaluates the customers'/stakeholders' cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine the system's cybersecurity requirements at all levels to drive the built-in cybersecurity protections to the architecture and design. The CSSE also guides/supports the security layout / architecture and influences the security tools selection and development. The CSSE evaluates/assesses the proposed and realized implementations to identify security risks, attack surface, and verify the cybersecurity protections from the design are realized and integrated. The CSSE guides/supports the development of verification efforts to ensure the cybersecurity protections / capabilities are functional, effective, and complete. A CSSE supports the definition of security governance, and risk management.Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program:Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirementsPartner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectivesAs a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systemsParticipate as part of an extended team of US government, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman Space, and supplier of cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locationsEnsure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirementsProvide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teamsDevelop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as neededParticipate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architecturesPerform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce riskParticipate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedulesIdentify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problemsApply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementationSolve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environmentSupport program engineering review boardsThis position can be filled at the Principal or the Sr. Principal Level.Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Systems EngineerBachelor's degree with 5 years, Master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer ScienceComprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts.Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadershipDirect experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycleDirect 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 authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.Possession of an active Secret clearance.Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.Able to obtain within six months of hire an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems EngineerBachelor's degree with 8 years, Master's degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer ScienceComprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts.Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycleDirect 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 authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements.Possession of an active Secret clearance.Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation.Able to obtain within six months of hire an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140Preferred QualificationsAble to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadershipIASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceSoftware Assurance experience.Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as CameoExpertise with Requirement Management tools such as IBM DOORs.Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applicationsExpertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference DesignExperience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering EnvironmentExperience authoring and maintaining critical program authorization documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans.Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirementsExcellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skillsProven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectivesExperience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model <