Staff Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Boulder, CO
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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 · Staff Cyber Systems Engineer

The Staff Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 5 joins the Internal Research and Development team within the Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit. This role involves leading the development and execution of cyber technical products, specifically serving as the main author of the program Cyber Body of Evidence. Key responsibilities include translating mission needs into clear artifacts, performing system integration, verification, and validation, and providing technical planning for total systems. The candidate must implement cybersecurity controls in software development using Agile methodologies and DevOps tools like Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence. Required technical competencies include Software Assurance, SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development, and SCTM development to solve complex technical problems in a research and development context.

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.
  • Partner with systems and software teams to align models with evolving technical directions.
  • Decompose cybersecurity requirements into actionable tasks for the engineering team.
  • Provide regular status updates and flag blockers to upper leadership for timely resolution.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience.
  • Must have a Master’s STEM degree and 10 years of related experience.
  • Must have a PhD and 8 years of related experience.
  • Must possess a current active U.S. Government issued Secret or higher security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have experience 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, and SCTM development.
  • Must have experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps tools like Jira, BitBucket, and Confluence.
  • Must be able to travel 25% of the time.
  • Advanced degree in Cyber Systems Engineering or related technical field (preferred).
  • Previous work on DoD military development and production programs (preferred).
  • Experience in research, advanced development, campaign, or early-stage concept work (preferred).

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