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Northrop Grumman

Cyber Systems Engineer Cyber Patching Group Policy Object

Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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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