Cyber Systems Engineer 3 (26-205)

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cosc04Gc
Salary: $113,900–$170,900 / yr
Posted: 49 days ago

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Cyber Systems Engineer 3 (26-205)

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As a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer specializing in Cyber A&A at Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Missile Defense Integration team based in Schriever Space Force Base, CO, you will play a critical role in supporting cybersecurity initiatives for the U.S. Your daily responsibilities include processing user account forms and training, conducting compliance audits with tools like STIG Viewer and SCAP, performing vulnerability assessments using ACAS, and developing test plans to ensure system hardening aligns with RMF standards. You will also work on updating documentation, implementing government policies such as NISPOM and NIST, and preparing artifacts for authorization activities. Essential skills include a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II/IAM Level I or higher, expertise in cybersecurity technology, and knowledge of RMF lifecycle processes. Preferred qualifications involve experience with Windows and RHEL systems, Docker containers, ACAS, ESS, and ConfigOS.

Skills

STIG Viewer SCAP ACAS ConfigOS RHEL Windows NISPOM NIST DoD RMF eMASS Fortify SonarQube Docker IAT Level II/IAM Level I certifications

What you'll do

Conduct assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations using STIG Viewer and SCAP.
Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments and hardening for Windows and RHEL systems.
Develop test plans reflecting how STIG checks are implemented and document expected outcomes.
Update RMF artifact documentation to track and remediate non-compliant system hardening issues.
Implement government cybersecurity policies such as NISPOM, NIST, and DoD guidelines.
Prepare artifacts like Test Results (TR), Authorization Boundary Diagrams (ABD), and Network Topologies for authorization activities.
Periodically review program support and operational system audits to ensure corrective actions are closed.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience
Current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II / IAM Level I or higher
Proficiency in cybersecurity technology and DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, NIST SP 800-53)
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle including control identification and verification testing
Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments for Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
Understanding and utilization of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Skills in software assurance static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., Fortify/SonarQube)

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