Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect.

What You’ll Get to Do: 

System Level Role, responsible for the Cybersecurity Architecture and design for extremely complex systems that incorporate mature and emerging technologies. The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for analyzing overarching needs by using a structured and logical approach and developing Cybersecurity Architecture solutions and concepts for various new and emerging capabilities, in collaboration with other architects, including the chief engineer, chief architect, program chief engineers, program system architects, software architects, hardware architects, and other internal, customer, and supplier stakeholders. The Cybersecurity Architect establishes the Cybersecurity Architecture standards for all system segments to implement.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, 8 years of experience with PhD

• Must be familiar with and be able to apply industry-standard security guidance (NIST, IEEE, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, etc.)

• Expert knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies

• Experience in collaborating with engineering teams to design secure systems, applications, and infrastructure, ensuring security is built-in from the start. This includes creating secure patterns and frameworks that can be applied across multiple programs

• Experience in threat modeling and risk assessment

• Demonstrated experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle and successfully supporting major reviews with focus on building a secure product.

• Demonstrated experience working with architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network and computer architecture, and relevant technologies

• Experience working closely with various teams, including product management, engineering, and development, to ensure security requirements are understood and implemented. Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start

Preferred Qualifications for Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect:

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

• Significant experience in building secure products, and maintaining product focus throughout development

• Significant knowledge of and experience with product manufacture, test/integration, deployment and operation

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes, specifically system architecture

• Deep understanding of product and system functionality, including hardware and software dependencies

• Expertise in security frameworks, standards, and best practices.

• Knowledge of secure architecture principles, including principles like Zero Trust. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.

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.