Staff/Sr Pr Infrastructure Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) - Space (Du with Security Clearance

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Requisition ID: R Category: Information Technology Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America Clearance Type: Top Secret Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: Days (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1At 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's Space Sector is looking for a mid to senior level full-time employee in Dulles to support the Space Security Business Unit. The position is an "Infrastructure and external site Lead". This position is expected to define, create, and manage the program(s) infrastructure (facilities, Information Technology, and associated items) to meet the needs of a distributed ground segment for an advanced space system. This position requires background in cybersecurity processes and process gates, based on the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Knowledge of the JSIG implementation of the RMF is a plus. The position requires coordination with many internal and external stakeholders, across many disciplines. You will work with various program Integrated Product Teams and communicating/presenting to senior leadership on the health of projects. You will be able to execute and communicate key concepts in support of program objectives. You should have good project management skills and must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. You should have completed EVMS/CAM training, possess a background in cybersecurity, have previously worked customer facing projects, have experience using the Atlassian suite (JIRA, confluence, bitbucket), and have worked in an agile environment. You must have the ability to travel at least three times a quarter. Responsibilities: Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse tasks, and a collaborative team setting across all business and function levels of management and integrated employees. Develop and manage project technical execution of program internal deliverables. Perform Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Cost Account Manager (CAM) duties for two accounts, track and report progress and expenditures. Provide briefings to leadership and program management at IPT reviews and at major program milestones. Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders. From a cyber perspective, coordinate with ISSM, ISSE, ISSO, and Security Control Assessors (SCA), and customer SETAs. Support Cyber/RMF processes and boundary extension, hybrid controls and local requirements and can maintain RMF control compliance at the local sites and coordinate all thin cyber with the ISSM. (EIS, MOA, Co-use, equipment ingress egress, site assessments) This includes community implementations of as IATT, ATO, connection approvals memorandums of understanding, external information system (EIS) documentation, change requests, boundary extensions, and more to remain compliant with cyber governance standards. Contribute to integrated master plans and schedules. Contribute to risk & opportunity management identification, mitigation, and realization. Gather project requirements and manage work to meet strategic program and facilities requirements. Organize, maintain, and display "big picture" strategic and tactical plans. Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
To be successful in this role you must: Manage multiple tasks with drive to closure. Be highly detail-oriented and a skilled communicator with excellent presentation abilities. Be self-motivated. Have proficiency in MS Power Point, Visio, Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Have experience creating process and requirements documentations. Be able to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution. Be able to autonomously assess complex problems and decompose them into a plan of action while coordinating across a large and diverse team of program, business, and technical SMEs. Consistently make time to seek and incorporate input from customers and understand their expectations. Demonstrate commitment and energy to meet customer needs.
This position can be filled at a level 4 or level 5. Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Engineer Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM discipline with 7+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in STEM discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, 13 years of applicable experience will be considered. At time of application, must have and be able to maintain, a Top Secret clearance and at least ONE of the following: SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. Any cybersecurity certification, e.g. Security+ 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
Staff Engineer Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 14+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in STEM discipline with 9+ years of engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, 13 years of applicable experience will be considered. At time of application, must have and be able to maintain, a Top Secret clearance and at least ONE of the following: SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. Any cybersecurity certification, e.g. Security+ 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong technical background and communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely brief executive forums. The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs. Previous technical program integration experience is preferred. CISSP
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components. Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work) For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more. Link: Tags NGFeaturedJobs Space System NoVASpace DIVSE MMIC NGIS-SSEngineering Cyber: ESCSO NGCIMSMD Cyber InformationSecurity
Salary Range: $118,000 - $177,000
Salary Range 2: $146,300 - $219,500
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 click apply for full job details

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