Consulting Systems Security Architect

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 yours of 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 looking for you to join our team as a Consulting Systems Security Architect to join our Security Engineering team within our Synergy Organization. The Security Engineering team is cross-disciplinary across the security domain encompassing embedded Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Security and Anti-Tamper Engineering. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD and will be 100% on-site.  

What You’ll get to Do:

• Serve as primary interface with inter-organizational / program management / engineering management and senior level external customers as subject matter expert in security engineering via technical and strategic briefings. 

• Design/develop system architectures and generate system designs to be implemented in a cost-effective manner.

• Guide and monitor technical documentation/publication to document trades studies, system designs, analysis, and results related to a systems security posture such as identifying Critical Program Information (CPI) and creation of Anti-Tamper Plans

• Develop an understanding of system interfaces and how to protect them.

• Assist with the definition of key capabilities and performance requirements.

• Adapt existing products or develop new products to meet unique customer needs, and support/lead the development of system security functions.  

• Collaborate with security engineering team(s), across a portfolio of programs, through the duration of program execution to solve issues and to prepare for requirements selloff.

• Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team, supporting major milestone deliveries (e.g: SRR, SVR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).

• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, and program milestone briefings.

• Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, test, production, and sustainment products for our customers and is compliant with company policy, procedures, and quality standards.

• Other duties may include technical leadership, business capture activities, interfacing with industry partners and the USG.  

     
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.  
     
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 16+ years of experience, master's degree with 14+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 12+ years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.    

• U.S Citizenship is required. 

• A current / active DoD Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access prior to start.

• 10 years of experience on DoD based platforms and/or Systems regarding the application of Cybersecurity (RMF), Anti-Tamper, or Embedded Systems Engineering with competencies in security threat analysis, systems architecture, engineering design, requirements derivation, validation, and verification.

• Experience with proposals and creating basis of estimates (BOEs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical fields.

• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher. 

• Experience with design verification testing, reverse engineering, embedded software development and/or Cybersecurity

• Experience in leading teams to solve technical problems, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring

• Experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers.

• Familiarity with Cryptographic algorithms and implementation

• Possess a DOD 8570 certification: CompTIA Security+, CISSP or similar.

     
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
 
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Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.