Principal Cyber Sys Engineer – Cyber Patching-Red ...

Requisition ID: R10181170Category: Information TechnologyLocation: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of AmericaClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Days (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 1At 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. 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Cyber Sys Engineer – Cyber Patching-Red Hat Satellite (24-510) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located 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 to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations and manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve mission objectives.This position fulfills a Cyber Engineering technical role in support of the C2BMC program. The selected candidate will develop and test patches to fix Software, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities, focusing on vulnerability management, including analysis and remediation of IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Vendor Patches, and STIG configurations.Essential Functions:Install and configure Linux from the OS up to the application levelDocumentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labsDevelop test plans/procedures for software integration and unit testsWork with software developers and/or vendors to help diagnose and identify root causes of problems found during system integrationSubmit 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 OperationsInstalling and unit testing Cyber ProductsProvide redlines to engineers and feedback to Cyber LeadershipDocumenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standardsBasic Qualifications:An active Secret clearance is required to startBachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience, or 9 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree may be consideredDoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to startExperience configuring and patching Linux systems with Red Hat Satellite and CapsulesHands-on experience in:ScriptingInstallingTesting patches on Linux hostsApplication experience with writing and deploying Ansible playbooksKnowledge of executing Security Hardening on LINUX Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGsTechnical troubleshooting of COTS software applications, data analytics of system vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation resulting in system authorizationPreferred Qualifications:Executing Agile tasks throughout a System Development LifecycleFamiliarity with Scripting Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs)Hands-on experience with industry-standard Cybersecurity tools:Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)NESSUSAssured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls of Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across multiple phases of the mission systemWhat 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. Your benefits will include the following:Health PlanSavings PlanPaid Time OffEducation AssistanceTraining and DevelopmentFlexible Work ArrangementsNorthrop 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17