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

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Providing Cryptographic module certification/approval guidance to program engineering leadership.
2. Preparing Key Management specifications and plans leveraging NSA key management infrastructure (KMI).
3. Preparing System TRANSEC Plan (STP) in accordance with CNNSP-31 and CNSSI-1031.
4. Working as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to architect, implement, and satisfy Risk Management Framework (RMF) CyberSecurity requirements.
5. System Security Engineering requirements management in support of program protection (PP) requirements.
6. Robust understanding of RED/BLACK segregation and TEMPEST requirements.
7. Architecting Cross Domain Solutions for systems requiring multiple security classification levels.
8. Performing Attack Surface Analysis (ASA) and preparing Systems Security Plan (SSP) documentation.
9. Preparing and Executing assessment procedures to verify conformance with Cyber/SSE security controls.
10. Leverage excellent technical document preparation skills to communicate with stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

1. BS degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) with 5 years of experience (or Masters degree with 3 years, or PhD).
2. US Citizen with active Top Secret security clearance.
3. Current DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification (CISSP preferred).
4. Experience preparing Key and Certificate Management Plans for complex national security systems.
5. Working knowledge of COMSEC and TRANSEC applications.
6. Experience executing the RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

1. MS degree in Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
2. Current CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP.
3. Experience executing any crypto certification/approval process for federal applications.
4. 7 years of IA/cybersecurity experience, with at least 3 within the SAP community.
5. 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, and more.

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