RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No

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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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Tools Engr (ESS) (26-144) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain security policies, tasks, and deployments for the Trellix Endpoint Security Suite, including ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Security (ENS) in the NT labs, the C2BMC Testbed (CTB), and Ops
• Perform large-scale deployment, upgrades, patching, and optimization of Trellix agents and servers across Windows and Linux environments while ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy guides, STIG compliance reports, and configuration baselines
• Troubleshoot endpoint security issues, analyze root causes, tune policies to reduce false positives, and automate remediation workflows as needed
• Support the implementation of STIG standards, participate in security audits, and address continuous monitoring requirements as part of compliance measures
• Research and evaluate new features and updates in Trellix products. Provide recommendations for enhancements that strengthen the endpoint security program
• Generally, has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in IT security or systems administration, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically administering and engineering Trellix (or legacy McAfee/HBSS) Endpoint Security solutions
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex endpoint issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 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, 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
• Proven experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Trellix ePO, Endpoint Security (ENS), and related components (e.g., Application Control, DLP, Threat Intelligence) in medium-to-large enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and tune security policies, automate tasks via scripting, and create technical documentation for operational use and compliance
• Strong background in Windows Server and client administration; working knowledge of Linux endpoint management
• Deep expertise in Trellix ePO administration, policy creation, extensions, and reporting
• Strong working knowledge of Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS), firewall, exploit prevention, and adaptive threat protection features
• Solid understanding of endpoint security concepts, threat hunting basics, malware analysis, and zero-trust principles
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills with the ability to produce clear SOPs, and compliance artifacts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting endpoint security in DoD, federal government, or similarly regulated environments, including STIG compliance and security baseline management, is highly desired

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. 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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Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00The 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.

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