Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Vadu01
Salary: $125,300–$234,600 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago

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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 3 or 4)

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Join our team as a Cyber Systems Engineer at either Level 3 or Level 4, where you will work closely with an integrated product team to architect and implement cybersecurity solutions for complex satellite systems across Ground Segments, Communications Segments, and Space Segments. Your daily tasks include managing system security engineering requirements, performing attack surface analysis, preparing documentation such as Systems Security Plans, and implementing COTS security products like firewalls and SIEM tools. You will also support the design of space vehicle hardening for embedded processors and flight software, ensuring compliance with RMF processes from categorization to continuous monitoring. This role requires expertise in DISA HBSS/ESS solutions, STIG implementation, and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS or Tenable NESSUS. Ideal candidates have a background in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering, experience within the defense aerospace industry, and an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.

Skills

RMF DISA STIG ACAS NESSUS HBSS ESS Docker CI/CD Static Code Analysis Fortify Cross Domain Solutions Tenable Windows Red Hat COTS GOTS Virtualization Cloud Computing Cybersecurity TEMPEST Anti-Tamper Real-Time Operating Systems Secure Coding Practices SOPs Continuous Monitoring

What you'll do

Architect and implement RMF CyberSecurity requirements for satellite systems.
Manage system security engineering requirements across Ground, Communications, and Space Segments.
Perform Attack Surface Analysis and prepare Systems Security Plan documentation.
Implement COTS security products within terrestrial systems for secure operations.
Support design and implementation of space vehicle hardening for embedded processors.

What we're looking for

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI required at time of application
Minimum 2 years of Cyber/SSE experience, preferably within defense aerospace industry
Experience implementing RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring
Hands-on experience operating DISA HBSS or Endpoint Security Suite solutions
BS degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering preferred) with relevant years of experience
US Citizenship required

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