Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Location
Huntsville, AL
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55 days ago
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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

The Cyber Systems Engineer-AHT joins the Cybersecurity Team to support the Integrated Battle Command System program. This role involves ensuring compliance with program security requirements throughout the entire system development lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with systems engineering, software, and integration teams to interpret security requirements, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Key responsibilities include supporting the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate via the RMF process, reviewing vulnerability scans, and acting as a technical liaison. The position requires a STEM degree and experience with software security best practices, network design including IP subnetting and protocols, and Linux environments. The engineer must apply systems thinking to evaluate cybersecurity impacts across system architecture and operational constraints to solve complex security problems within a fast-paced agile environment.

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable program security requirements throughout the system development lifecycle.
  • Interpret security requirements and identify gaps and risks to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate cybersecurity execution across the system lifecycle with systems engineering, software, and integration teams.
  • Apply systems thinking to evaluate cybersecurity impacts on system architecture and mission needs.
  • Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) using the RMF process.
  • Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports to ensure security integrity.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between internal management, cyber functional areas, and external stakeholders.
  • Work with software developers and vendors to diagnose and identify the root cause of technical problems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience.
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field with 0 years of cyber systems experience.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Current possession of DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+ CE.
  • Experience working with software developers and/or vendors to diagnose and identify root causes of problems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience supporting preparation and presentation of cybersecurity and systems engineering materials (preferred).
  • Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle, software security best practices, network design, and Linux environments (preferred).

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