Northrop Grumman
Cyber Systems Engineer Cyber Patching Group Policy Object
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Requisition ID: R10183911
Category:
Information Technology
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
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 Space Systems Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Cyber Systems Engineer Cyber Patching Group Policy Object (25-015) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in located on-site in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. Essential Functions: Develop and test patches to fix Software, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities
Concentrate on vulnerability management, including analysis and remediation of:
IAVMs
Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs)
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
Vendor Patches
STIG configurations
Install and configure Linux from the OS up to the application level
Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs
Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and tests
Work with software developers and/or vendors as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration
Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Responsible for developing and implementing Cyber Releases in the National Team labs, C2BMC Test Facility, and Operations
Install and unit test cyber products, provide redlines to engineers, and provide feedback to cyber leadership
Document lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards
Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Masters degree in a related discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience instead of a degree
Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued
Secret
security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
DoD 8140 certification at
IAT Level II or higher
(Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to start
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Must have user experience configuring and patching
Windows systems
with
Group Policy Objects
(GPO)
Hands-on experience:
Scripting
Installing
Testing GPOs on Windows hosts across Active Directory domains
Application experience with writing and deploying
GPOs
with
Advanced Group Policy Management
(AGPM)
In-depth understanding of GPOs for effective management of access control, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and improving overall network security
Technical troubleshooting of
COTS
software applications, data analytics of system vulnerabilities and mission impacts, and risk mitigation resulting in system authorization
Hands-on experience with industry-standard Cybersecurity tools such as:
Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
NESSUS
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
Preferred Qualifications: Executing Agile tasks throughout a System Development Lifecycle
Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls of Risk Management Framework (RMF) across multiple phases of the mission system
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
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Information Technology
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Secret
Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available:
1
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 Space Systems Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Cyber Systems Engineer Cyber Patching Group Policy Object (25-015) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in located on-site in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. Essential Functions: Develop and test patches to fix Software, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities
Concentrate on vulnerability management, including analysis and remediation of:
IAVMs
Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs)
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
Vendor Patches
STIG configurations
Install and configure Linux from the OS up to the application level
Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs
Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and tests
Work with software developers and/or vendors as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration
Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Responsible for developing and implementing Cyber Releases in the National Team labs, C2BMC Test Facility, and Operations
Install and unit test cyber products, provide redlines to engineers, and provide feedback to cyber leadership
Document lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards
Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Masters degree in a related discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience instead of a degree
Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued
Secret
security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
DoD 8140 certification at
IAT Level II or higher
(Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to start
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Must have user experience configuring and patching
Windows systems
with
Group Policy Objects
(GPO)
Hands-on experience:
Scripting
Installing
Testing GPOs on Windows hosts across Active Directory domains
Application experience with writing and deploying
GPOs
with
Advanced Group Policy Management
(AGPM)
In-depth understanding of GPOs for effective management of access control, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and improving overall network security
Technical troubleshooting of
COTS
software applications, data analytics of system vulnerabilities and mission impacts, and risk mitigation resulting in system authorization
Hands-on experience with industry-standard Cybersecurity tools such as:
Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
NESSUS
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
Preferred Qualifications: Executing Agile tasks throughout a System Development Lifecycle
Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls of Risk Management Framework (RMF) across multiple phases of the mission system
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
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr