CO Salary Range: USD 107,300.00 - 160,900.00 per year
Requisition ID: R10164719
Category: Information Technology
* Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: Days (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
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This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. The CyberSystem Engineer role supports the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. Assisting with patch management solution development using WSUS and/or Satellite. Develop and test patches to fix Software, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities. The candidate will concentrate on vulnerability management, including analyzing and remedying IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Vendor Patches, and STIG configurations.
Essential Functions:
Installation and configuration of Linux and Windows from the OS up to the application level.
* Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs
* Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and unit test.
* Work with software developers and/or vendors to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration.
* Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Cross-Functional Product Teams (CFPTs).
* Installing and unit testing Cyber Products (e.g., ESS, ACAS, BigFix, Endgame, KMS, etc.).
* Providing redlines to engineers and feedback to Cyber Leadership will be required as part of this position's responsibilities.
* Documenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices and industry standards will be required in daily tasks.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
Please note your updated security clearance and IAT - Level II and relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 3) or a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 4).
Level 3: 5 years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 9 years experience in lieu of a degree.
* Level 4: 9 years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 13 years experience in lieu of a degree.
* An active Secret clearance is required to start
* Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
* Experience developing, integrating, and troubleshooting WSUS and/or RHEL Satellite is required. The ideal candidate will have experience building WSUS/Satellite instances, integrating them into complex environments, troubleshooting development efforts, and a deep understanding of how WSUS/Satellite can improve patch management in an air-gapped network.
* Experience in either Windows administrator tasks related to Windows workstation platforms or RHEL administrator tasks related to a Unix/Linux server platform is required.
* Working knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies, NIST standards, and RMF governance
* Proven experience executing Security Hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.
* Requires experience implementing McAfee Application Change Control (MACC) Solidcore Whitelisting and Endpoint Security for Windows (ENS) and Endpoint Security (ENSL) local firewall policies and procedures within a Mission eccentric environment.
* Experience building WSUS/Satellite instances, integrating them into complex environments, troubleshooting development efforts, and a deep understanding of how WSUS/Satellite can improve patch management in an air-gapped network.
* Experience in either Windows administrator tasks related to Windows workstation platforms or RHEL administrator tasks related to a Unix/Linux server platform is required.
* Working knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies, NIST standards, and RMF governance
* Proven experience executing Security Hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with scripting Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
* Experience with Ansible is highly desirable
* Experience developing, integrating, and troubleshooting WSUS and/or RHEL Satellite is required.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
* Savings Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Education Assistance
* Training and Development
* Flexible Work Arrangements
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Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
Salary Range 2: *$133,000 - $199,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.