RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Principal Systems Software Analyst. This Position is located on Fort Leavenworth, Kansas working for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).  You will play a pivotal role in building and sustaining the robust Cybersecurity posture of the programs classified systems and networks used for development, integration, test, training and operation.  You will be responsible for building, patching and maintaining various technical systems to support the MCTP technical infrastructure. 

These activities include but are not limited to:

Performing vulnerability assessments and compliance audits of systems and networksPerforming IA/cybersecurity patching and development of patch listSelecting DISA STIGs and hardening systemsSustaining the system’s Trellix endpoint security solutions productsDeveloping and verifying system, sub-system and component level requirements derived from the SP800-53 security and privacy controls with the appropriate overlaysSupporting development, verification and validation of system design changes while maintaining or improving cybersecurity complianceParticipating in cross-functional team coordination meetings, including weekly program flow down, program management status, and daily technical meetings

 Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma with 9 years of relevant experience, or5 years relevant Cybersecurity experience with Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related STEM field, or3 years relevant experience with Master’s degree in Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related STEM fieldActive IAT Level II (CompTIA Security +) certification or ability to obtain within 6 monthsActive Secret security clearanceExperience with Windows Server and SQLIntermediate proficiency in Bourne Again SHell (BASH) and/or Windows PowershellExperience with Hyper-v and/or VMwareExperience with utilizing intermediate to advanced technical knowledge base and skillset to independently work within a team in cybersecurity projects and tasks IAW required DoD security and cybersecurity instructions, policies, frameworks, etc. including:Scanning reporting remediating and/or mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered using audit reductions tools and/or the DISA ACAS tool (Tenable Security Center and Tenable NESSUS Scanner)Performing routine system and network patching

Preferred Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of security risks & strategies, SIEM, antivirus proxies, firewalls, intrusion detection concepts, tools and processesexperience developing Ports, Protocols and Services Matrix (PPSM) IAW DoD Instruction 8551.01Experience installing and configuring ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and principles for release managementExperience with Docker & Kubernetes, ProxmoxExperience with GitLab and WazuhFamiliarity with Windows Active Directory (AD)Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS)Experience and understanding of Patch Management including tools such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)Familiarity with Microsoft Office (e.g., Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Active Top Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.