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Cyber Security Engineer / Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer / Principal Cyber Security Engineer

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationOffutt AFB, NE, USA
Salary$77200 – $142900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience
  • Must possess DoD 8570 IAM Level I, one of the following IAT Level II/ IAM Level I Certifications (Network+ CE, or Security+ CE)
  • Experience with compliance and vulnerability reporting tools (SCAP, ACAS, Nmap, SAST)
  • Must possess familiarity/knowledge of both Windows and UNIX/Linux based platforms as well as basic systems engineering principles and concepts
  • Experience using and working with fundamental information technology principles, concepts and techniques to including software languages, design concepts, test methods, and integration practices
  • Experience in the field of cybersecurity including common terms, fundamental technical elements, network security, operating system security, and software security
  • Must possess familiarity and conceptual understanding of TCP/IP and Ethernet networking
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Bellevue, NE
  • Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Administer strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems
  • Support security process, analysis, coordination, assessment, documentation, software research
  • Provide security impacts and risk assessments of new system components and emerging technologies
  • Assist in the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), through the required government policy (i.e., NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI, etc.), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities
  • Implement, document, test and verify established security requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the implementation of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications, federal regulations, and DoD policies
  • Experience in documenting the security posture of an information system and reporting on security controls assigned to the system
  • Strong organizational, and communication skills and experience working with people at a variety of levels within the organization
  • Experience with system vulnerability management and security patch implementation as well as direct experience with DoD A&A activities, security processes, and documentation/reporting using RMF, NIST, or CNSSI guidance as required
  • Experience submitting authorization inputs and artifacts to support authorizing authority’s ongoing assessment and authorization decision
  • Experience performing moderately complex security information technology tasks independently and validating security assessments and reviews
  • Experience applying security hardening to information systems and networks under the guidance of the RMF
  • Masters STEM degree with experience performing Information Systems Security duties In addition to one of the following higher-level certifications (CEH, CASP+, CISM, CISSP)