Lead Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman

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Huntsville, AL
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11 days ago
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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 · Lead Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4

The Lead Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 will lead the development and execution of cyber technical products within a program team. The role involves partnering with systems, software, and mission teams to implement secure environments and products. Key responsibilities include authoring the program Cyber Body of Evidence, translating mission needs into technical artifacts, and performing system integration, verification, validation, and risk analyses. The successful candidate must possess skills in implementing cybersecurity controls in software development, Agile methodologies, and using DevOps tools like Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence. Technical proficiency with Software Assurance, SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development, and SCTM development is required. This position focuses on solving complex technical problems within DoD military development and production programs.

What you'll do

  • Author the program Cyber Body of Evidence as a primary customer deliverable.
  • Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear technical artifacts.
  • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation for total systems.
  • Conduct cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for the program.
  • Decompose cybersecurity requirements into actionable tasks for engineering teams.
  • Align models with evolving technical directions by partnering with systems, software, and mission teams.
  • Provide regular status updates and flag blockers to upper leadership for timely resolution.
  • Communicate technical insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a BS in a STEM field and 8 years of experience, an MS in a STEM field and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
  • Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have familiarity with implementing cybersecurity controls in software development.
  • Must have experience generating cybersecurity body of evidence and associated artifacts.
  • Must be familiar with Software Assurance, SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development, and SCTM development.
  • Must have experience in Agile methodologies and with DevOps tools such as Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence.
  • Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional.

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