Pr. Cyber Software Security Engineer - Top Secret (Satellite/Space Systems)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10077653Category: EngineeringLocation: Dulles,
VA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance
Type: Top SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this
positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance
may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.We
are seeking a Cyber Software Security Assurance Engineer to work in
our Dulles, VA location. The qualified candidate will design and
implement information assurance and security engineering systems
with requirements of business continuity, operations security,
cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal
counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation),
physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and
security management). Assesses and mitigates system security
threats and risks throughout the program life cycle. Validates
system security requirements definition and analysis. Establishes
system security designs. Implements security designs in hardware,
software, data, and procedures. Verifies security requirements;
performs system certification and accreditation planning and
testing and liaison activities. Supports secure systems operations
and maintenance.This is a DevSecOps position is in a 100% Agile
development environment focused on ground segment and mission
application software development. Cyber Software Security Assurance
Engineers are focused on software security assurance activities,
such as Static and Dynamic security scanning of application
software; other application layerhardening; and
environment/infrastructure hardening per CM Standards (STIGs);
infrastructure as code (Ansible scripting,
deployment/re-configuration automation).Additional Responsibilities
for a Principal Cyber/Software Security Assurance Engineer
include:Working as an independent, technical contributor in an
Agile engineering environment, where the Cyber Systems Engineer may
assist identifying and prioritizing security requirements; triage
of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.G. Fortify) and
assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the SwDLC
backlog.Advising software development scrum teams on secure coding
practices, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other
security best practices.Conducting system vulnerability scanning,
remediation and patch management activities on Windows and Red Hat
operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including
those within virtualized and/or cloud environments.Adjudicating
security tool findings by working with software developers, systems
engineers, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical
and programmatic cybersecurity concerns.A demonstrated ability to
work collaboratively and productively with others is an essential
skill.Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when
needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw
remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon)
activities.Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed
of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined
in the system security authorization package (SSP, SCTM, ConMon
Plan).Basic Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in STEM Science
Technology Engineering Math with 5 years IT security experience in
any fieldMust have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top
Secret Security ClearanceAny DoD 8570 IT Security certification (or
able to obtain within 6 months of start day)Familiarity with
Systems Engineering processes and milestones; understanding of the
requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation
process.Preferred Qualifications:3+ years experience in the Defense
Aerospace IndustryCISSP CertificationActive Top Secret security
clearance, with SCI eligibilityExperience working in restricted
facilities and using highly sensitive IT systems.Demonstrated
knowledge and experience participating in Systems Engineering
milestone reviews, as the cybersecurity focal.#VASpaceSalary Range:
$101,400 USD $152,200 USDEmployees 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 health and safety of our employees and
their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees
to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop
Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated
or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation,
pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the
currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive
Order 14042
https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.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 http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship
is required for most positions.
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