Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Remote Opportunity
About the Role
Join Northrop Grumman as a Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer in a remote capacity, where you will have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives globally. This role is crucial for ensuring the cybersecurity of our systems and will allow you to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do
- Author and review requirement decomposition, derivation, and flow down to ensure cybersecurity requirements 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.
- Review and assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs, and concerns.
- Identify and assess vulnerabilities and susceptibility to lifecycle disruptions, hazards, and threats.
- Author and maintain cybersecurity program documentation, including Cybersecurity Strategies and Risk Management Framework (RMF) 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 engineering 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 position.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
Nice to Have
- 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, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role.
- Annual bonuses and potential long-term incentives for eligible employees.
- Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
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