Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Remote Opportunity
About the Role
We are seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. This remote position offers an incredible opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide. As a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cybersecurity of our systems, making this a vital position in our mission to provide mission-enabling solutions for global security.
What You'll Do
- Author and review requirement decomposition, derivation, and flow down for cybersecurity systems.
- 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.
- Review and assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs, and associated verification/validation methods.
- 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 technical fields.
- Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and the system development life cycle.
- 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 role.
- US Citizenship is required.
Nice to Have
- System security architecture experience.
- Experience working in a Model Based System Engineering environment.
- Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $168,200 - $252,200 per year.
- Relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.
- Annual bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Join us as a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer and be part of a team that is making history. If you're looking to advance your cybersecurity career with relocation support, apply today!
This remote Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer position at Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary and relocation assistance, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals in cybersecurity.
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