Northrop Grumman · 16 hours ago
Senior Information System Security Officer - R10220619
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $235K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking an Experienced Cybersecurity Professional to join their Ground Software Integrated Product team. The role involves leading the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical information systems in an Agile environment, focusing on secure system design and compliance with security requirements.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, to include Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Continuous Monitoring and Vulnerability Management
Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you will lead the design, development, and/or implementation of secure systems. Continuously ensure systems are compliant with program security requirements
Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you may assist in identifying, prioritizing, and/or guiding strategic oversight of software security requirements; to include triage of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.g. Fortify) and assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the Software Development LifeCycle (SwDLC) backlog
Advising internal and external program stakeholders on cybersecurity approaches for cloud systems, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices
Assist in the identification, development, implementation of security tools and automation processes; to include Static and Dynamic Code Analysis, Software Dependency Scanning, Compliance and Vulnerability Scanning, Auditing & Event Monitoring Solutions (Splunk)
Developing standard Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, such as System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and additional security policies and best practices for application and system security
Oversee the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) to include conducting system security assessments outlined through the RMF process
Conducting system vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities on Windows and Red Hat operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including those within virtualized and/or cloud environments
Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities
Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package
Managing security assessments of mission software applications to include code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and application security testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (STEM) with 8 Years of relevant experience, Master's Degree (STEM) with 6 years of relevant experience, or PhD (STEM) with 3 years of relevant experience
Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, SCI Eligible and U.S. Citizenship required
Possess CISSP, CSSLP, CASP, CISM or equivalent certification
Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems) and Security Authorization progress
Experience with Cloud Security and Best Practices
Strong understanding of Event Monitoring architectures, components, and deployment options. Experience building and maintaining an Event Monitoring solution (e.g. Splunk) in a cloud environment
Ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable guidance
Proven leadership, communication, stakeholder & customer engagement skills
Preferred
Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems Management
2+ years of experience in the Defense Space Industry
Experience and/or Certified in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience in Application Security, Software Development, DevOps, Vulnerability Management and/or related field
Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SwDLC), OWASP Top 10 (Web Application Security) security controls and the Systems Engineering requirements analysis, decomposition, and analysis process
Experience with Embedded (C/C++), Scripting (Python) and Object-Oriented Programming languages (Java); previous development experience preferred
Familiarity with Zero-Trust Security Principles and Implementation Approaches
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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