Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, Cyber A&A Engineering

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$113,900–$170,900 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
9 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 · Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, Cyber A&A Engineering

The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber A&A Engr (26-324) joins the C2BMC program to support mission-critical accreditation activities for complex, distributed systems within the missile defense domain. This role is responsible for ensuring a robust cybersecurity posture by performing Assessment and Authorization activities, analyzing ACAS, SCC, and ConfigOS scan results to identify vulnerabilities, and managing Plan of Action and Milestones. The engineer will interpret STIGs and NIST SP 800-53 controls while utilizing eMASS and Xacta to maintain authorization packages and support Cross Domain Solutions accreditation. Key technical requirements include expertise in the DoD Risk Management Framework, DoDI 8500-series standards, and proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools. The role addresses the critical need for secure command, control, and communication capabilities to enable senior decision-makers to manage ballistic missile defense operations and maintain situational awareness.

What you'll do

  • Perform Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities to ensure continuous system authorization for mission-critical systems.
  • Analyze ACAS, SCC, and ConfigOS scan results to identify vulnerabilities and configuration gaps.
  • Interpret and validate STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements to provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and maintain Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) including remediation plans and risk documentation.
  • Conduct risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests (RARs) based on mission impact and posture.
  • Use eMASS or Xacta to create and maintain system authorization packages in compliance with RMF processes.
  • Support the accreditation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) through documentation and stakeholder coordination.
  • Manage user and privileged accounts while ensuring adherence to least-privilege principles.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience, a Master's with 3 years, or 9 years of relevant work experience is required.
  • Must possess a current, active Government-issued Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must hold an active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, CySA+).
  • Must have a strong cybersecurity engineering background with experience applying DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 controls.
  • Must possess working knowledge of DoDI 8500-series requirements and DoD cybersecurity directives.
  • Must have hands-on experience with ACAS, SCC, STIGs, and eMASS or Xacta tools.
  • Must have experience supporting the accreditation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
  • Experience with Cyber Tasking Orders, IAVM directives, and missile defense systems is preferred.

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