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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
This position is contingent upon successful contract award and funding
Job Description:
The candidate will perform cyber system security engineering activities supporting all phases of systems development in the areas of Cybersecurity/Systems Security Engineering, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) as per Risk Management Framework (RMF) for later determined program. Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Support system security requirements, architecture, design, development, evaluation, certification, and accreditation.
* Work with Product Teams in support of secure operating systems, applications, networks, hardware, databases, etc.
* Conduct scheduled maintenance i.e., patch management.
* Perform vulnerability scans and mitigate findings.
* Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
* Work on multiple simultaneous tasks.
* Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in security architectures.
* Preparation of ATO artifacts to include baselines, SOP, SSP, RAR, and POA&M.
* Perform routine systems administrator tasks i.e., password resets, responding to helpdesk tickets, etc.
Basic Qualifications:

Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
* Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.)
* Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework in a Defense and counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) accredited environment.
* Ability to work towards obtaining and maintaining ATOs
* Experience with implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
* Understanding of Patch Management leveraging tools such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Red Hat Satellite.
* Knowledge of Vulnerability Management utilizing tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)/Tenable.sc
* Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or master's degree and 3 years of experience or 4 additional years acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
* Additional Operating System Environment Certifications i.e., (Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.)
* Experience with automation tools such as Ansible
Salary Range: $112,000 - $169,000
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.