Northrop Grumman
Sentinel STPA-Sec Systems Security Engineer T3
Northrop Grumman, Roy, Utah, United States, 84067
System-Theoretic Process Analysis For Security Engineer
The Sentinel Mission Defense Team (MDT) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified system engineer to serve as a System-Theoretic Process Analysis for Security (STPA-Sec) Engineer, Level 2 or Level 3. You will be combining traditional Systems Engineering skills, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential security, safety, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, industry security frameworks (NIST, ISO, NISPOM), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace. You will be generating structured requirements, decomposition strategies, and mitigations within STPA principles. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation package. Additional Responsibilities include: Execute combined traditional Systems Engineering principles, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential safety, security, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace Ability to understand and decompose systems to identify causal scenarios; aptitude to construct control structures and identify unsafe control actions Assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components Lead and execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments Lead in a variety of working groups and customer meetings; ensure communication of risk environment with stakeholders Self-starters compelled to take action in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors Support MDT with other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs For Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related experience. Minimum 2 years of applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs. Minimum 2 years' experience demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Minimum 2 years' experience in applying safety thinking to a complex system in a rapidly changing product or technology. Minimum 2 years' experience in applying analytical methodologies to raw data in order to determine and present clear and precise findings and recommendations. Minimum 2 years' experience performing against schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access. Direct experience with ICBM Systems Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI) Experience developing Systems Security Engineering requirements for hardware and software assurance Experience with Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure. Experience with assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components. Direct experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO, DOORS) Position Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $130,900.00 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. 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.
The Sentinel Mission Defense Team (MDT) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified system engineer to serve as a System-Theoretic Process Analysis for Security (STPA-Sec) Engineer, Level 2 or Level 3. You will be combining traditional Systems Engineering skills, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential security, safety, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, industry security frameworks (NIST, ISO, NISPOM), and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace. You will be generating structured requirements, decomposition strategies, and mitigations within STPA principles. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation package. Additional Responsibilities include: Execute combined traditional Systems Engineering principles, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential safety, security, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace Ability to understand and decompose systems to identify causal scenarios; aptitude to construct control structures and identify unsafe control actions Assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components Lead and execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments Lead in a variety of working groups and customer meetings; ensure communication of risk environment with stakeholders Self-starters compelled to take action in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors Support MDT with other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs For Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related experience. Minimum 2 years of applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs. Minimum 2 years' experience demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Minimum 2 years' experience in applying safety thinking to a complex system in a rapidly changing product or technology. Minimum 2 years' experience in applying analytical methodologies to raw data in order to determine and present clear and precise findings and recommendations. Minimum 2 years' experience performing against schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access. Direct experience with ICBM Systems Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI) Experience developing Systems Security Engineering requirements for hardware and software assurance Experience with Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure. Experience with assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components. Direct experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO, DOORS) Position Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $130,900.00 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. 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.