Senior Principal Cyber Architect

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Clearfield, UT
Salary
$122,800–$184,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
21 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 · Senior Principal Cyber Architect

The Sr Principal Cyber Architect joins the ICBM Sustainment Team to manage the cybersecurity posture and configuration of a geographically dispersed network. This role involves developing network risk management processes, overseeing patch management, and leading vulnerability remediation programs. The architect will produce System Security Plans, Security Assessment Plans, and POA&Ms while driving the end-to-end RMF process. Key responsibilities include maintaining runbooks, providing SME guidance on network frameworks, and collaborating with SOC and network engineering teams. Required skills include experience with SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners. Technical competencies involve Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSEC, and VLANs. The position supports a 24/7 Network Operations Center, ensuring secure and compliant operations for complex systems involving diminished manufacture supply and new technologies.

What you'll do

  • Own and maintain the cybersecurity posture and configuration of a geographically dispersed network.
  • Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation programs to ensure timely security updates across infrastructure.
  • Drive the end-to-end RMF process and produce System Security Plans, Security Assessment Plans, and POA&Ms.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration control documentation.
  • Develop and enable program network risk management processes in concurrence with program risk management.
  • Provide SME-level support and guidance to teams to ensure adherence to best practices and program standards.
  • Participate in program change control boards.
  • Support 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) operations on an on-call basis.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD 8140 Certification for IAT Level II or higher within two months.
  • Must possess advanced Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, or CISSO.
  • Must have 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors; 6 years with a Masters; or 4 years with a PhD.
  • Experience building and configuring SOC tools including SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and ability to recommend configuration changes to improve security.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance (preferred).
  • Knowledge of network device configuration, IP protocols, and CMMC/DFARS/RMF/DoD Security Controls (preferred).

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