Cyber Systems Engineer - Gilbert

Northrop Grumman

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Gilbert, AZ Posted 10 days ago
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As a Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 2 at Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Gilbert, AZ, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to securing complex space systems. Your daily responsibilities include architecting and implementing cybersecurity requirements for satellite systems, communications links, and ground command & control systems within an integrated product team (IPT). You will manage system security engineering requirements, perform attack surface analysis, prepare documentation such as SSPs and RARs, and implement COTS security products like firewalls and SIEM tools. The role requires expertise in RMF processes, DISA STIG implementation, vulnerability scanning with ACAS or Tenable NESSUS, and secure coding practices for real-time operating systems. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and 2 years of cyber systems experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and knowledge of IA/cybersecurity standards within the defense aerospace industry.

Skills

RMF DISA STIG ACAS NESSUS CISSP-ISSEP CISSP-ISSAP Docker Tenable Static Code Analysis (SCA) Fortify Cross Domain Solutions Cryptographic devices Windows Red Hat Virtualized environments Cloud environments Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

What you'll do

  • Manage system security engineering requirements across multiple segments including Ground, Communications, and Space Segments.
  • Perform Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and prepare Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for complex space systems.
  • Implement COTS security products such as firewalls, anti-virus, and SIEM tools within terrestrial systems.
  • Support design and implementation of space vehicle hardening for embedded processors and flight software.
  • Execute assessment procedures to verify conformance with Cyber/SSE security controls and survivability requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application
  • Experience with DISA STIG implementation and documentation of deviations
  • Hands-on experience scanning, remediating, and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • Experience implementing RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience

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This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $113,900–$198,000.

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$113,900–$198,000

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

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