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: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 - 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, providing advanced technical analyses of cyber challenges, and developing solutions that meet customer needs while maintaining a clear communication of the significance of security baselines. Candidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and experience in DoD 8570 IAM certifications and IASAE levels for Level 3 positions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in cyber infrastructure, policy compliance, and security procedures relevant to the defense industry's scale and complexity.

Skills

NIST SP 800-53 CNSSI 1253 RMF DoD IA policy directives CISSP CASP CSSLP ISSE IATT ATO requirements

What you'll do

Design and implement security controls compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF guidance.
Assess system compliance with cybersecurity policies and processes.
Develop technical solutions to address cyber infrastructure challenges.
Serve as an ISSE, providing high-level expertise in system security architectures.
Communicate the significance of security baselines clearly to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
Experience implementing security controls compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF.
Practical experience developing and communicating the significance of security baselines.
Bachelor's degree plus relevant work experience (2-5 years for Level 2, 5+ years for Level 3).
Advanced technical analysis skills to solve cyber infrastructure challenges.
Preferred: DoD 8570 IAM II/III certification or equivalent IASAE level 1 certification.

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