Principal Cyber Sys Engineer – Cyber Patching-Red Hat Satellite (24-510) Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Job Description:

Requisition ID:

R10181170

Category:

Information Technology Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America- Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America Clearance Type:

Secret Telecommute:

No – Teleworking not available for thisposition

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the

Time Positions Available:

1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities towork on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around theworld today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering andinventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of manytechnological advancements in our nation’s history. We look forpeople who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit tojoin forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Ourculture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, andbringing your whole self to work. Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systemshas an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Cyber SysEngineer – Cyber Patching-Red Hat Satellite (24-510) to join ourteam of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will belocated 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 avital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretaryof defense, and combatant commanders to systematically planballistic missile defense operations. This position fulfills aCyber Engineering technical role in support of the C2BMC program.

The selected candidate will develop and test patches to fixSoftware, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities, concentrating onvulnerability management.

Essential Functions:

Install and configure Linux from the OS up to the applicationlevel. Documentation and verification of all installation andconfiguration steps for the labs. Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and unittests. Work with software developers and/or vendors to diagnose andidentify the root cause of problems found during systemintegration. Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes andcoordinate daily integration activities. Responsible for developing and implementing Cyber Releases inthe National Team labs, C2BMC Test Facility, andOperations. Installing and unit testing Cyber Products. Provide redlines to engineers and feedback to CyberLeadership. Documenting lessons learned, best security engineeringpractices, and industry standards.

Basic Qualifications:

An active Secret clearance is required to start. Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, orMathematics discipline preferred from an accredited university and5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years ofexperience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience, or 9 years ofrelated work experience in lieu of a degree may beconsidered. DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher is required tostart. Experience configuring and patching Linux systems with Red HatSatellite. Hands-on experience with scripting, installing, testing patcheson Linux hosts, and writing and deploying Ansibleplaybooks. Knowledge of executing Security Hardening on LINUX OperatingSystems based on approved DISA STIGs. Technical troubleshooting of COTS software applications, dataanalytics of system vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Executing Agile tasks throughout a System DevelopmentLifecycle. Familiarity with Scripting Windows Group Policy Objects(GPOs). Hands-on experience with industry-standard

Cybersecuritytools:

Security Content Automation Protocol ( SCAP ), NESSUS, AssuredCompliance Assessment Solution ( ACAS ). Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing

NIST SP800-53

Security Controls.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and awork environment that encourages your growth and supports themutual success of our people and our company. Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverseworkforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positionswith a government clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr