Sr. Principal Cyber Security SME - TS (20-343)

Sr. Principal Cyber Security SME - TS (20-343)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Cybersecurity SME based out of Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

What You'll get to Do:

• The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2BMC X-Lab) is a very fast paced and dynamic environment. The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies
• This position is responsible for ensuring that the developed system realizes the architecture, requirements and technical baseline.
• This Cyber SME will represent the program from a Cyber perspective in assorted Senior meetings, Conferences and Program Milestones with both Program and Customer Leadership.
• The Cybersecurity SME will work closely with the Chief Engineer and Chief Architect. Documenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards will be required in daily tasks.
• Responsible for working with program Operations leadership to mature cyber operations and protection measures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• 9 Years with Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field; 13 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Strong Cybersecurity background to include knowledge of the following:
  • Identity and Access Management methodologies, encryption algorithms, cryptology, database and enterprise information security architecture.
  • Proficiency in the implementation of information assurance (IA) principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
  • Experience in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity systems engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP]) and directory services (e.g., Domain Name System [DNS]). Knowledge of STIG application and hardening operating systems.
  • Knowledge of Cyber technologies (e.g., HBSS, ArcSight, ACAS, etc.) and how they impact a mission system.
  • Experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.
  • Knowledge of cyber operations and operational impacts.
  • Experience in analyzing design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs to identify necessary lifecycle support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the following areas is desired:

• Design, develop, integrate, and update system security measures (including policies and requirements) that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Design hardware, operating systems, and software applications to adequately address information assurance (IA) security requirements.
• Design or integrate appropriate data backup capabilities into overall system designs, and ensure appropriate technical and procedural processes exist for secure system backups and protected storage of backup data.
• Develop detailed security design documentation for component and interface specifications to support system design and development.
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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