Northrop Grumman
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III (25-393) - R102
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III (25-393) - R10206534
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Northrop Grumman . This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, requires on-site work with no remote options, and has a
Secret
clearance requirement. Travel is up to 10% of the time. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Network Security Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program Plan, deploy, integrate, and test upgrades to the C2BMC network at operational sites Independently research networking and security topics and generate reports on findings Ensure devices comply with STIGs and implement necessary Cyber protocols Implement standard DoD security practices, such as STIG compliance and system accreditation efforts Understand VMware and ESXi STIGing/hardening Be aware of STIG compliance and POAMs Communicate effectively with strong writing and presentation skills, including PowerPoint and Visio Collaborate with other network and system engineers in a team environment Document project design and development efforts thoroughly Collaborate with other departments to explain network security requirements and ensure compliance Learn basics of security hardening for diverse products, software, and applications Summarize, briefing, and propose solutions to security issues for leadership Design security configurations and test procedures Know the NIST CVE framework Have experience with virtualization Maintain an intermediate understanding of security design, development, and testing methods Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Network Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field (preferred) with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at time of application Current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+CE, GSEC, SSCP, CND, GICSP) Willingness to travel up to 10% Understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, and UDP Multicast Experience with firewall configuration (Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto) Familiarity with ACL design and function Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco) Preferred Qualifications
Scripting knowledge in Python, Ansible, PowerShell (Desireable) Solid understanding of JUNOS (Desirable) Prior C2BMC experience (Desirable) What We Can Offer You
Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that supports growth. For more details, refer to the Benefits Overview: https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx Additional Information
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00. The salary range is a guideline; actual offers depend on factors such as scope of the role and candidate experience. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available where applicable. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. 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.
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Join to apply for the
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Network Security Engineer III (25-393) - R10206534
role at
Northrop Grumman . This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, requires on-site work with no remote options, and has a
Secret
clearance requirement. Travel is up to 10% of the time. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Network Security Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program Plan, deploy, integrate, and test upgrades to the C2BMC network at operational sites Independently research networking and security topics and generate reports on findings Ensure devices comply with STIGs and implement necessary Cyber protocols Implement standard DoD security practices, such as STIG compliance and system accreditation efforts Understand VMware and ESXi STIGing/hardening Be aware of STIG compliance and POAMs Communicate effectively with strong writing and presentation skills, including PowerPoint and Visio Collaborate with other network and system engineers in a team environment Document project design and development efforts thoroughly Collaborate with other departments to explain network security requirements and ensure compliance Learn basics of security hardening for diverse products, software, and applications Summarize, briefing, and propose solutions to security issues for leadership Design security configurations and test procedures Know the NIST CVE framework Have experience with virtualization Maintain an intermediate understanding of security design, development, and testing methods Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Network Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field (preferred) with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at time of application Current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+CE, GSEC, SSCP, CND, GICSP) Willingness to travel up to 10% Understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, and UDP Multicast Experience with firewall configuration (Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto) Familiarity with ACL design and function Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco) Preferred Qualifications
Scripting knowledge in Python, Ansible, PowerShell (Desireable) Solid understanding of JUNOS (Desirable) Prior C2BMC experience (Desirable) What We Can Offer You
Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that supports growth. For more details, refer to the Benefits Overview: https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx Additional Information
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00. The salary range is a guideline; actual offers depend on factors such as scope of the role and candidate experience. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available where applicable. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. 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.
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