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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
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Listed pay typically runs
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Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 (AHT) joins the Space Sector team to manage cybersecurity for critical systems. The role involves performing assessments of networks and systems to identify deviations from enclave policies through compliance audits using tools like STIG Viewer, SCAP, Evaluate-STIG, and STIG Manager. Responsibilities include authoring security testing documentation, conducting annual security controls assessments, and maintaining RMF body of evidence records within eMASS. The engineer will also manage Plan of Actions and Milestones, perform vulnerability scans using ACAS or Nessus, and ensure compliance with NIST and DoD policies. Key technical skills include Linux administration, STIG hardening, and experience with RHEL environments. The role addresses the challenge of securing information systems through rigorous risk management, security engineering, and the implementation of required government cybersecurity protocols.