Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Aurora, CO
Salary
$101,000–$151,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 - Level 2 or 3

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Cyber Systems Engineer at either Level 2 or Level 3 to support their facility in Aurora, Colorado, focusing on designing and implementing security controls compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF guidelines. The role involves assessing system security architectures, conducting technical analyses of cyber challenges, and participating in reviews of design plans before deployment. Ideal candidates will have experience developing security baselines and communicating their significance effectively. Preferred qualifications include certifications like CAP, CISSP, or CASP CE, as well as knowledge of DoD IA policy directives and ATO requirements. This position demands expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and the ability to collaborate on high-level technical solutions for complex cyber infrastructure challenges.

Skills

NIST_SP_800_53 CNSSI_1253 RMF_Knowledge_Service DoD_8570_IAM CISSP CASP CSSLP ISSE Terraform AWS Kubernetes Python PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Docker Prometheus Grafana CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and implement security controls compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 guidelines.
  • Conduct assessments of system compliance with DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
  • Develop technical solutions for cyber infrastructure challenges based on customer needs.
  • Participate in reviews of technical requirements, design plans before deployment.
  • Serve as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) providing high-level expertise and support.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of relevant cyber security experience.
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in information security.
  • Experience implementing system security architectures and compliance assessments.
  • Ability to develop and communicate the significance of security baselines clearly.
  • Preferred: DoD 8570 IAM II/III certification (CAP, GLSC, CISSP, CASP CE).
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance required.

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