Northrop Grumman

SeniorPrincipalEngineerSystems-Cyber

$123–184k Melbourne, Florida, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Cybersecurity, Cloud infrastructure, Risk Management Framework, Information System Security. Design security tooling configurations. Implement security tooling configurations”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance available, Clearance required, Secret clearance, 10% travel, Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, Personnel Security Investigation within 5 years, Ability to obtain Special Program Access, U.S. Citizenship required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

STEM Bachelor's degree and 8 years engineering, STEM Master's degree and 6 years engineering, STEM PhD degree and 4 years engineering, DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, Working knowledge of NIST 800-37 RMF artifacts, Hands-on Linux/Windows STIG deployment, Expertise SIEM/IDS/IPS configuration, Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools, Knowledge of Cross-Domain Solution technology, Cloud environments system design/integration, Proficiency scripting security processes, Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, Ability to obtain Special Program Access

Nice to Have

DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, Familiarity with DoD 8500/8510 policy, Experience with next-gen security technologies, Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle, Experience with Azure and AWS

What You'll Do.

Design security tooling configurations

Implement security tooling configurations

Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53

Ensure compliance with CNSSI 1253

Ensure compliance with DoD RMF guidance

Assess system security controls

Validate control implementation

Identify system vulnerabilities

Propose corrective measures

Prepare System Security Plans

Maintain updated POA&Ms

Manage security tool implementation

Manage security tool automation

Manage security tool configuration

Manage security tool maintenance

Provide technical analysis

Develop technical solutions

Collaborate on technical reviews

Recommend security system enhancements

Implement security system enhancements

Serve as Information System Security Engineer

Inform cyber engineering practices

Ensure adherence to cybersecurity disciplines

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineering teams; Collaborate with management; Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with partners; Collaborate with stakeholders

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication; Negotiation

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## **Description** At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. **Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation**. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a **Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber** for a new and exciting effort located in **Melbourne, FL**. We're looking for a highly motivated, team oriented, individual that understands cybersecurity and the importance to our mission. The candidate will be responsible for the secure operations of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software, including the installation, maintenance, and improvement of cloud computing environments. They will also help develop new designs and security strategies across cloud-based applications and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The candidate will have hands-on deployment, integration, and configuration experience, and will act as a Cyber Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework. _**Responsibilities:**_ * Design, plan, and implement security tooling configurations to en

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