Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $83,800–$125,800 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Level 1/2

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The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Level 1/2) joins the Systems Engineering organization to address critical security challenges within the aerospace domain. In this role, you will assess software and hardware for vulnerabilities, develop automation for cybersecurity processes, and investigate complex technical issues. Daily responsibilities include performing system vulnerability scans using ACAS and STIGs, conducting manual STIG and SRG verifications on various equipment types, and completing Cybersecurity Impact Appraisals for hardware and software projects. You will also manage artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions and perform static code analysis. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity concepts, networking technologies, router and switch configurations, and systems engineering principles like requirements traceability. Required skills include proficiency with automated STIG tools and the ability to maintain a Secret clearance while navigating complex technical problems involving hardware and software security.

Skills

Cybersecurity ACAS STIGs SRG Static Code Analysis Switch Configuration Systems Engineering Verification and Validation Security+ CISSP CEH CSSLP

What you'll do

Assess software and hardware for potential security vulnerabilities.
Develop automation solutions for cybersecurity processes.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues involving cybersecurity concepts.
Analyze results from software static code analysis.
Complete Cybersecurity Impact Appraisals and Evaluations on hardware and software projects.
Generate and maintain artifacts required for Air Force authorization decisions.
Perform system vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS and STIGs.
Conduct manual STIG and SRG verifications on various types of equipment.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field for Level 1 or a Master's degree in a STEM field for Level 2.
Must have at least 0 years of experience for Level 1 or 2 years of relevant military/professional experience for Level 2.
Must have experience in Cybersecurity.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certifications (preferred).
Experience with systems engineering principles, vulnerability scans using ACAS/STIG tools, and networking technologies (preferred).

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