Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Tools Integration Specialist (25-572) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is vital in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that allows the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapons systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.
As a Cyber Tools Integration Specialist, you will be responsible for integrating and maintaining essential cybersecurity tools and ensuring they work well within the overall system environment. We are currently working on integrating Tanium and are looking for the right person to support that development and integration.
Essential Functions:
Experience with Tanium in air-gapped or classified environments
Integrating, configuring, and automating the installation of Tanium with the existing Cyber Tools set on the C2BMC system as a replacement for our current BigFix Server
Verifying that Tanium complies with contractual requirements
Documenting the installation process and providing deployment instructions for Tanium to the C2BMC Enterprise
Installing, deploying, and unit testing various Cyber Tools such as:
- ACAS
- ArcSight
- Delinea
- ESS
- Axway Repeater
Responder for Windows MFA in the National Team (NT) labs, the C2BMC Testbed (CTB), and Operations
Creating and validating installation instructions for Cyber Tools and Vendor Patches
Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and managing and addressing any Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) related to the Cyber Tools.
Collaborating with local Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations
Collaborating with various C2BMC teams to ensure compatibility and seamless integration of Cyber Tools within the larger system
Document and verify all installation and configuration steps for labs and operational deliverables
Providing feedback to Cyber Leadership and engineers to enhance cybersecurity tools and processes
Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards and compliance requirements
Strong communication and teamwork skills for successful collaboration
Proactive strategy for troubleshooting and solving problems
Technical troubleshooting of software applications, integrating COTS products, analyzing system vulnerabilities and mission impacts, and implementing risk mitigation to achieve system accreditation
Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs
Hands-on Tanium management in enterprise settings
Proven experience in integrating and maintaining Cyber Tools such as:
Elastic Stack
ACAS
ArcSight
BigFix
Delinea
ESS
Axway Repeater
Responder for Windows MFA
ICAP
Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA) or Tanium Certified Engineer (TCE) with Tanium Performance expertise
OS:
Infrastructure:
Expert in Tanium
QL:
Deep experience with Tanium API, Connect, Direct Connect, and Content Sets
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:
· Health Plan
· Savings Plan
· Paid Time Off
· Education Assistance
· Training and Development
· Flexible Work Arrangements
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.