Lead Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4

Description At 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.

The Lead Cyber Systems Engineer will lead development and execution of the program’s cyber technical products. Partners with other disciplines and program teams on implementing a sound, secure environment and product. Located in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities:

Main author of program Cyber Body of Evidence (BOE) which is a customer deliverable.

Provide regular status updates and flag blockers to upper leadership to drive timely resolution.

Translate mission needs and technical objectives into clear artifacts.

Partner with systems, software, and mission teams to align models to evolving technical direction.

Effective communication and organization skills to clearly communicate technical insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience

Familiarity with implementing cybersecurity controls in software development

Effective communicator and the ability to decompose cybersecurity requirements into actionable tasks

Previous experience with generating cybersecurity body of evidence and associated artifacts

Familiar with :
Software Assurance, SP 800-218, SP 800-190, SP 800-53, ZTA, POA&M development,  SCTM development

Experience in Agile methodologies.

Experience with use of Dev Ops tools such as Jira, Bit Bucket, Confluence,  etc.

Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Cyber Systems Engineering or related technical field.

Previous work on DoD military development and production programs

Able to work independently with minimal direction and act as team lead for larger test efforts

Experience in research, advanced development, campaign, or early-stage concept work.

Demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical problems with creativity, discipline, and urgency.

Experience contributing across cross-functional teams without direct authority. This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP) #HSVSpace HSVSpace

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $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.

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