Pr Cyber Engineer : Cryptographic Module Validation (TS) Space - Dulles

Requisition ID : R10174711

Category : Information Technology

Location : Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type : Top 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. 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.

This Crypto / Cyber Systems Security Engineering position requires demonstrated technical accomplishments in cryptographic module validation efforts, key management planning, and cybersecurity implementation for securing complex space systems.

Space Systems are comprised of multiple segments - Ground Segments, Communications Segments, and Space Segments. For this position, experience with global Communications Segments and their subsystems is essential. Alternatively, you may have experience in securing terrestrial RF communications for military applications. As a Principal Engineer, you must have demonstrated technical accomplishments in the below tasks.

This is a fully-funded requisition for a National Security Space mission that requires the most trustworthy personnel; new hire start date is contingent on TS clearance transfer.

Job Responsibilities

Providing Cryptographic module certification / approval guidance to program engineering leadership, based on expertise with FIPS-140 validation labs and / or NSA approval processes for national security crypto implementations.

Preparing Key Management specifications and plans leveraging NSA key management infrastructure (KMI) with approved approaches towards implementing over the air rekeying or over the network rekeying (OTAR / OTNK).

Preparing System TRANSEC Plan (STP) in accordance with CNNSP-31 and CNSSI-1031.

Working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and satisfy Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity, CyberResilience, and / or CyberSurvivability requirements of satellite communications links and related ground stations.

System Security Engineering requirements management in support of program protection (PP) requirements, working with systems engineers to decompose system-level security controls into technical performance requirements across the segments and down to specific components.

Robust understanding of RED / BLACK segregation and TEMPEST requirements for complex systems.

Architecting Cross Domain Solutions for systems requiring multiple security classification levels.

Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation for complex space systems.

For space segments, the Principal Cyber SSE supports design and implementation of space vehicle hardening, for embedded processors and flight software.

Preparing and Executing assessment procedures to verify conformance with Cyber / SSE security controls, as required based on the specified customer / system requirements.

Leverage excellent technical document preparation skills to communicate with a variety of stakeholders ranging from technical staffers up to senior program managers.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in engineering, (Electrical Engineering preferred) with 5 years of experience (or Masters degree with 3 years, or PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

US Citizen with active Top Secret security clearance and SCI / DCID 6 / 4 eligibility required at time of application.

Current DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification (CISSP preferred).

Experience preparing Key and Certificate Management Plans for complex national security systems.

Working knowledge of COMSEC and TRANSEC applications, ideally within space systems.

Experience executing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

MS degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.

Current CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP.

Experience executing any crypto certification / approval / validation process for federal applications.

7 years of IA / cybersecurity experience, with at least 3 of those within the SAP community in the defense aerospace industry.

Experience with NSA crypto certification for national security applications is a plus.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules

Salary Range : $118,000 - $177,000

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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