RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you in expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are currently seeking a Weapon System Cyber Security Engineering Architect to join our Sentinel architects team. As a key technical leader, you will be on the forefront of establishing how the overall Weapon System cyber security architecture integrates into the overall Weapon System architecture. You’ll be deeply involved in understanding Customer and stakeholders needs, translating their challenges into current and future solutions that enable mission success from architecture and design, through test and accreditation & certification.
The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in cyber security engineering and delivered a weapon system, with extensive experience in architecting secure weapon systems that include platforms (hardware and software), networked command and control systems, custom hardware, software/digital implementations, and infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.
This role will require close collaboration with large and complex teams across diverse geographic regions.
What You'll Get To Do:
In this role, you will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities, with the ability to technically lead in a team environment and collaborate across the organization and multiple core stakeholders as required to accomplish team goals. Strong executive presence, technical acumen and leadership are foundational to success in this role. Work location will be on-site at the Roy, Utah facility.
Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):
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Serve as primary Customer interface for cyber architecture and related requirements, capabilities, and translate into overall weapon system cyber architecture to ensure common cyber messaging
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Ensure weapon system cyber architecture technical baseline of associated segments/elements and interfaces meets and evolves to mission needs
- Develop and maintain deep customer relationships to translate customer problems into current and future cyber solutions from architecture through test and certification
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Own overall Weapon System Cyber architecture vision in close collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g. domain architects & SMEs, Chief Engineers, System Thread Leads)
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Integrate CONOPS and OPSCON and user mission needs into weapon system cyber KPPs, capabilities, limits and constraints, and associated TPMs
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Integrate core cyber competencies and capabilities into weapon system architecture
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Ensure cyber technical alignment of concurrent or other related programs and product lines
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Technical authority on cyber related risks, threats, opportunities
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Co-chair Cyber Security Working Group with Customer
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical/science discipline with 16 years of relevant experience; master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical/science discipline with 14 years of relevant experience; PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical/science discipline with 12 years of relevant experience
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Demonstrated cyber experience architecting, designing, and delivering a large-scale and complex weapon system
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Expert level knowledge of Weapon System Cyber Architecture, including advanced knowledge of large complex platforms (hardware and software), networked command and control systems, custom hardware, software/digital implementations, infrastructure management/monitoring and applications for very large-scale development programs
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10 years of experience in Weapon System Cyber architecture roles on complex large scale $50M+ programs designing, implementing, and/or operating cyber security protections for weapon systems and/or supporting mission systems and networks
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10 years’ proven experience in Systems Engineering leadership roles covering all phases of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, including delivery
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Knowledge of and/or experience with Cyber Security Risk Management Construct and/or Cyber Survivability Endorsement Implementation Guide
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Knowledge of US National Defense Strategy (NDS) in regard to the US Strategic Deterrent strategy
- Working experience with US Government Cyber Developmental Test and Evaluation and/or Operational Test and Evaluation
- US Citizenship required
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A current/active US Government Secret clearance
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The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret w/SCI clearance
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The ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval
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Meets criteria for DoD 8140 advanced proficiency level (Details at https://www.cyber.mil/dod-workforce-innovation-directorate/dod8140/qualification-matrices)
Primary Level Salary Range: $183,200.00 - $274,800.00
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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
