United States-Alabama-Huntsville, United States of America
Onsite
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Description
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, but they’re also making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
The selected Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to software products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 0-1 years of work experience
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
Applicants must be actively pursuing DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g. Security+ CE).
Project experience in the development of complex systems.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent written and communication skills.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions.
Applicants must be capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
Applicants must possess knowledge of Agile software development methodologies, object-oriented architecture, software integration and testing.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM-based, Cyber Engineering discipline.
Applicants must have project and team leadership experience.
Knowledge of System Security Engineering IAW NIST SP 800-128, NIST SP 800-160, and NIST SP 800-171.
Experience in complex security architectures.
1 year of experience with DevSecOps methodologies.
The ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Currently possess a COMPTIA Security+ certification.