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Sentinel - Systems Security Engineer level 2/3 (20009)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Utah-Roy
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineer or Principal Systems Security Engineer to join our Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below. Roles and Responsibilities • Responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders. • Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of Program Initiatives. • Reviews and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; additionally, you will assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle. • Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments. • Self-starters compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors. • Support MDT with other duties as assigned. • This role may require 10% travel Basic Qualifications This position may be filled at a Systems Engineer level or at a Principal Systems Engineer level • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 1 year of related experience (Principal level requires 5 years with a bachelor's; or 3 years with a master's) • Must be a US Citizen with an active US Government Secret Security Clearance with investigation in the last 6 years or in Continuous Evaluation (CE) and ability to obtain & maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval