Sentinel - Systems​/Principal Systems Security Engineer

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Location: Roy, Utah

Program: Sentinel

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance required at start: Yes

Clearance type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a motivated and qualified Systems Security Engineer or Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigations. You will be responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.

• Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of program initiatives.
• Review and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments.
• Self‑starter compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors.
• Support MDT with other duties as assigned.
• Travel: 10%.
• In addition to technical skills, you will be a self‑starter with strong time management skills. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges will serve you well.

This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T‑02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T‑03).

• U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret clearance, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Demonstrated experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience creating risks and developing mitigation plans for those risks.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings.
• Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience. 0 years of experience required with a Master’s degree.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a Ph.D.
• Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses.
• Familiarization with DODI 5200.44.
• Experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments.

• Experience applying and understanding Systems Security…