Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Remote Opportunities
About the Role
We are seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our innovative team at Northrop Grumman. This remote position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking systems that have a significant impact on global security. As a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cybersecurity of our systems, contributing to the safety and security of our nation.
What You'll Do
- Author and review requirement decomposition, derivation, and flow down to ensure robust cybersecurity measures are integrated into system designs.
- Implement and review traceability of requirements throughout a specification tree architecture.
- Support the architecture and design of baked-in cybersecurity requirements and protections.
- Document and review traceability of requirements to the design and its models.
- Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams.
- Evaluate stakeholder security objectives, protection needs, and concerns, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Identify and assess vulnerabilities and susceptibility to lifecycle disruptions, hazards, and threats.
- Maintain cybersecurity program documentation and Risk Management Framework (RMF) package documentation.
Requirements
- 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 fields.
- Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and the system development lifecycle.
- Current DoD 8570 certification for IASAE Level II (CISSP) and ability to obtain IASAE Level III within 6 months of hire.
- Active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
- US Citizenship is mandatory.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a Model-Based System Engineering environment and requirements database tools.
- Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $168,200 - $252,200 annually.
- Relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage and life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and company results.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
This Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer position offers a unique opportunity to work remotely with a leading company in the cybersecurity field. With a competitive salary and relocation assistance, it's an attractive role for experienced engineers.
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