Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (ISSE) (26-207 & 26-344)

Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$113,900.0 - $170,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering Computer-Aided Audit Tools Static Program Analysis Cyber Security Computer Engineering System Configuration Intrusion Detection and Prevention Performance Tuning Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fortify (Software) Security Software
+8 more
Service Pack Software Engineering Data Streaming Scripting Tanium Platform Expertise Information Technology Operational Systems Splunk

Job description

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves 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 essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. Essential Functions:

  • The role involves tuning and optimizing cybersecurity tools, including ESS, Elastic, ConfigOS, and Tanium, to improve system performance and threat detection

  • Will be responsible for creating custom dashboards to visualize security data, enabling quick identification of issues and trends

  • Will also integrate various security products to ensure seamless communication and data flow across the infrastructure

  • Key tasks include troubleshooting and resolving issues with these tools, as well as managing upgrades and deployments to ensure the latest features and security patches are implemented effectively

Requirements

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems, Engineering, Technology Information, Cybersecurity Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
  • Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • Windows/RHEL system administration experience, installing, tuning, and troubleshooting Cyber Tools, including ESS/HBSS, ConfigOS, Splunk/Elastic, etc.
  • Configuring, running, and scripting audit tools
  • Knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA) static and dynamic code analysis (e.g., Fortify)

Benefits & conditions

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan

  • Savings Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Education Assistance

  • Training and Development

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

NGSpace

#COSpace #NGFeaturedJobs #C2BMC Primary Level Salary Range: $113,900.00 - $170,900.00 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., + $103,600-155,400 per year, + $129,300-193,900 per year

About the company

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.

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