Northrop Grumman

SeniorPrincipalEngineerSystems-Cyber

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

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The Brief

“Senior Principal Engineer Systems - Cyber at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Cybersecurity, Cloud security, Risk Management Framework. 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 Clearance, Special Program Access

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

STEM Bachelor's degree 8 years engineering, STEM Master's degree 6 years engineering, STEM PhD degree 4 years engineering, Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, Working knowledge NIST 800-37 RMF artifacts, Hands-on Linux Windows STIG deployment, Expertise SIEM IDS/IPS ACAS HBSS Splunk, Familiarity vulnerability compliance scanning tools, Knowledge Cross-Domain Solution technology, Experience cloud environments systems integration, Proficiency scripting security processes, Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, Ability obtain Special Program Access

Nice to Have

DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, Familiarity DoD 8500-series 8510.01 policy, Experience next-generation security technologies, Knowledge Software Development Life Cycle, Experience Azure AWS cloud providers

What You'll Do.

Design security tooling configurations

Implement security tooling configurations

Assess system security controls

Validate implementation of controls

Identify system vulnerabilities

Propose corrective measures

Document Authorization Accreditation results

Prepare System Security Plans

Maintain updated Plans of Action

Manage security tools implementation

Manage security tools automation

Manage security tools configuration

Manage security tools maintenance

Provide technical analysis infrastructure challenges

Develop technical solutions

Collaborate technical reviews requirements

Collaborate design implementation plans

Recommend security systems enhancements

Implement security systems enhancements

Serve Information System Security Engineer

Inform cyber engineering practices

Ensure adherence cybersecurity disciplines

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

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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