Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer - Cyber Engineer ESS (24-071)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer - Cyber Engineer ESS (24-071) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be out of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview :

Support, maintain, and update ESS ePO, Agents, and Point Products to ensure all products are at the current baseline.

Essential Functions :

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the implementation, deployment, and sustainment of Trellix ESS on Windows and RHEL Operating Systems, including ePO, Agents, and Point Products.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to the installation and updating of ESS Point Products.
• The ability to create, modify, and tune signatures, policies, and client / server tasks.
• The ability to act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ESS.
• Create and maintain dashboards that report metrics, compliance status, and threat detection.
• Create, tune, and test ENS / Application Control / Firewall signatures & policies.
• Create, tune, and test ePO client and server tasks.
• Troubleshoot moderate to highly complex issues.
• Perform regular analysis of compliance status and report any suspicious activity.
• Report and brief leadership on current ESS compliance status, metrics, and issues.
• Document and maintain PDD, ESS procedures & playbooks.
• Research and identify any new / future ESS capabilities and make recommendations to leadership.

Basic Qualifications :

• An active Top Secret clearance is required to start.
• 9 years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 13 years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Experience supporting, maintaining, and updating ESS on DoD networks.
• Ability to work within a complex environment while acting as an SME and being a team player supporting multiple systems and networks.
• Experience troubleshooting moderately to highly complex issues.
• Excellent technical documentation preparation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience creating and updating procedures, operational instructions, and playbooks.
• Experience creating and maintaining Product Design Documents (PDD) or other System Architecture Documents.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous experience briefing Sr. Leadership is a plus.
• Previous experience working on Network Devices / Firewalls is a plus.

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

Salary Range : $133,000 - $199,600

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.

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 http : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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