Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

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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 · Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Level 3/4

The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Level 3/4) joins the Systems Engineering organization to address complex technical problems involving cybersecurity concepts. In this role, you will assess software and hardware for vulnerabilities, develop automation for cybersecurity processes, and investigate intricate technical issues. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing system vulnerability scans using ACAS and STIGs, conducting manual STIG and SRG verifications on various equipment types, and evaluating static code analysis results. You will also complete Cybersecurity Impact Appraisals and maintain artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions. The role requires expertise in networking technologies, router and switch configurations, and requirements traceability. Key tools and frameworks include ACAS, Evaluate STIG, and Security Compliance Checker. This position focuses on securing hardware and software projects through rigorous vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with established security standards during design changes and capability upgrades.

What you'll do

  • Solve complex technical problems involving cybersecurity concepts.
  • Assess software static code analysis results for vulnerabilities.
  • 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.
  • Develop automation for cybersecurity processes.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience (Level 3), or a Master's and (Level 3).
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience (Level 4), or a Master's and (Level 4).
  • Must have a PhD and at least 1 year of experience (Level 3) or 4 years of experience (Level 4).
  • Must have experience in Cybersecurity.
  • Must be able to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance.
  • CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, Security+, systems engineering principles, ACAS/STIG tools, and networking experience are preferred.

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