SkillBridge - Principal/ Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The  SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. 

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman –  SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

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  Has served at least 180 days on active duty

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  Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

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  Will receive an honorable discharge

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  Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

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  Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

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  Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver secure system architecture implementations based on DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies and guidelines. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Verification and validation of system level cybersecurity requirements to support successful system sell-off

• Maintaining awareness of and providing SSE input to subsystem-level cybersecurity architectures to ensure seamless integration into system level architectures

• Support ongoing authorization efforts including briefing authorization status and development of supporting documentation in coordination with internal and external stakeholders

• Serve as a technical liaison to internal and external teams in support of program activities requiring SSE subject matter expertise

• • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans, Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies

  • Experience with embedded computing environments and technologies

  • Experience with cloud computing environments and technologies

  • Experience developing cybersecurity architectures in a Digital Engineering environment

  • Experience applying agile methodologies to the development of cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems

  • Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

  • Familiarity with U.S Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations

  • Currently have or have the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance to include a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

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  Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
  Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
  The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
  Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
  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.
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