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Requisition ID: R10176008 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 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Patching-Red Hat Satellite (24-431) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be 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 at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. This position fulfills a Cyber Engineering technical role in support of the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. Develop and test patches to fix Software, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities. Responsible for developing and implementing Cyber Releases in the National Team labs, C2BMC Test Facility, and Operations. Essential Functions: Concentrate on vulnerability management, including: Analysis and remediation of IAVMs Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) Vendor Patches STIG configurations Installing and configuring Linux from the OS up to the application level. Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs. Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and unit tests. Work with software developers and/or vendors to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration. Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Agile Release Trains ( ARTs ). Installing and unit testing Cyber Products. Providing redlines to engineers and feedback to Cyber Leadership. Documenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards will also be required in daily tasks. Basic Qualifications: An active Secret clearance is required to start. Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (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 experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to start. User experience configuring and patching Linux systems with Red Hat Satellite and Capsules . Hands-on experience: Scripting Installing and Testing patches on Linux hosts Application experience with writing and deploying Ansible playbooks. Knowledge of executing Security Hardening on LINUX Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs . Technical troubleshooting of COTS software applications, data analytics of system vulnerabilities and mission impacts, and risk mitigation resulting in system authorization. Preferred Qualifications: Executing Agile tasks throughout a System Development Lifecycle. Familiarity with scripting Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Hands-on experience with industry-standard Cybersecurity tools such as: Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

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Assured 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 system. 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

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