Staff Cyber Systems Engineer (Requirements development)

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!tions, and risk treatment decisions

• Author, support and maintain cybersecurity program documentation & RMF package documentation: Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessment Report, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan Of Actions & Milestones, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years, Master’s degree with 10 years, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in: Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Engineering, or related technical fields or 16 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
• Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and the system development life cycle.
• Understanding of contractual requirements, architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification & validation, field test, etc.
• Requirement development, decomposition, and refinement based on knowledge of functional architecture and performance budgets.
• Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization documentation
• Current DoD 8570 certification for IASAE Level II (CISSP) and ability to obtain IASAE Level III within 6 months of hire
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active Secret clearance to be considered
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) approval

Preferred Qualifications

• System security architecture experience
• Experience working in a Model Based System Engineering environment and requirements database tools
• Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g., Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs))
• Understanding Continuous Monitoring Plans, Defensive Cyberspace Operations Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, and NIST SP 800‑160 process
• DoD 8570 certification for IASAE III (ISSEP, ISSAP)
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range

$168,200.00 – $252,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results
• Long‑Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.