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Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Northrop Grumman Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD

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$120k - $179k/yr Full time Senior Anti Tamper Cyber Security

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Job Description

Lead embedded systems security efforts for sensor payload and mission systems in a 100% onsite role.

Responsibilities

Implement and support compliance with government policies (including JSIG and DAAPM) by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures
Perform analyses to validate security requirements and define additional safeguards to improve overall system security
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities through pre-test preparation, active testing support, result analysis, and preparation of required reports
Document findings from Assessment and Authorization efforts, including technical work and coordination activities
Prepare and maintain system Security Plans and keep the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) updated
Oversee and communicate exportability analyses and required modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring alignment with international standards
Collaborate with program teams and global Business Development personnel to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes and support product line initiatives for global markets
Apply full life cycle development experience including architecture design, trade studies, cybersecurity requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices
Drive cybersecurity technology development planning aligned to global strategic priorities and inform current and future policies
Use reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate cybersecurity solutions
Participate in communities of practice to strengthen domain knowledge and support continuous professional growth

Requirements

Principal Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Senior Principal Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
U.S. Citizenship required
Active/Current DoD Secret Clearance required
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access prior to start
2 years of system engineering experience with DoD-based platforms, sensors and/or subsystems (including examples such as EO/IR, embedded software or cryptography, satellite, architecture development, hardware design, RF, radar, and undersea sensors)
2 years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test, and validation and verification
2 years of experience with anti-tamper, reverse engineering, and/or Risk Management Framework and cyber resiliency

Technologies / Keywords

JSIG, DAAPM, ST&E, POA&M
Risk Management Framework, Cyber Resiliency
Anti-tamper, Reverse Engineering
Cryptography, EO/IR
RF, Radar, Undersea Sensors, Satellite
SAP

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Additional benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, and 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and PTO

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance and Work Conditions

Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Secret
Travel: Yes, up to 10%
Onsite requirement: 100% onsite
Contingent conditions: Contract award, successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance, and ability to obtain Special Program Access
Position may be filled as a Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer or Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (or related technical fields)
Active Top Secret Clearance or higher
Experience with Hardware (Firmware) Assurance, Software Attack Surface Analysis Report, Select Software/Firmware Encryption, and Secure Key Handling
Experience identifying and mitigating software assurance vulnerabilities and performing integration testing of mitigation/resolution
Experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers

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