Northrop Grumman

Builds stealth bombers, missiles, and satellites

Director 1 of System Security Engineering - System Security Engineering

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRoy, UT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 10 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 8 years of experience.
Experience leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.
At least 2 years of experience with program financial controls, the business acquisition process and operations, and defining and implementing performance metrics and dashboards to track trends, such as CAM and EVMS.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Responsibilities

Direct and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting Program Protection and Product Protection requirements, including supply chain risk management, supply chain security, acquisition risk management, and security countermeasure implementation.
Lead cross-functional teams spanning the continental United States in system security engineering activities, including requirements, architecture, design, threat and vulnerability analysis, development, evaluation, assessment, and authorization across systems development and production. Work includes information assurance and system security engineering, security Assessment and Authorization under the Risk Management Framework, supply chain security, Operations Security, protection of Controlled Unclassified Information under DFARS 252.204-7012, hardware/software assurance, and protection of Critical Program Information and Critical Technologies.
Execute strategic planning and cost- and schedule-focused delivery, and mitigate program risks tied to milestone execution and management of program baseline scope.
Participate as an active program team member in recurring operations, including NCTA planning and review, program management reviews, status reporting, and staff meetings.
Support program-level requirements for multi-sector interfaces and activities as required.
Provide leadership and guidance to a geographically dispersed, cross-functional matrixed team.

Desired Qualifications

PMP certification.
Prior experience demonstrating technical leadership of weapon system integration.
Experience with software engineering lifecycle management.
Strong cost, schedule, technical, management, and negotiation skills.
Understanding of Program Protection and application of System Security Engineering principles across security measures, including cyber, anti-tamper, hardware/software assurance, and Operations Security, to protect Critical Program Information.
Understanding of security best practices for addressing supply chain risks.
Understanding of regulatory requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and DFARS 252.204-7012.
Understanding of NISPOM and DD254, including implementation and education of security classification guide analysis.
Familiarity with key customers, influencers, and decision makers.
Knowledge of industry and the competitive landscape.
Experience working with matrixed or virtual teams.
Ability to align Northrop Grumman capabilities with customer mission objectives.
Written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and time-management skills, and the ability to present ideas clearly to senior management, line management, and customers.
Willingness to travel 5–10% of the time.
Understanding of cyber protection, resiliency, and survivability.
CISSP certification or another DoDI 8570 or equivalent qualification.
Experience with the Risk Management Framework, DIACAP, NIST 800-53, security architecture, and software assurance.
Experience with Trusted System Networks analysis.
Familiarity with System Theoretic Process Analysis for Security.
Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering concepts and tools.
Experience with Agile methodologies.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for aDirector1of System Security Engineeringto its Strategic Deterrent Systems Division. This position willbe located inRoy, Utahand will support the Sentinel program. 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, LaunchFacilitiesand associated infrastructure.This position may offer relocationassistance.

What you will get to do:

Direct and lead a multi-disciplinary team in support of Program Protection andProduct ProtectionrequirementstoincludeSupplyChain RiskManagement,Supply Chain Security,acquisitionrisk management,andsecurity countermeasure implementation.

You will lead across-functionalteamspanningtheCONUSin the performance of System security engineering activities to include: requirements, architecture, design, threat and vulnerability analysis, development, evaluation, assessment and authorization supporting all phases of systems development and production in the areas of Information Assurance (IA) / system security engineering, security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) as per RMF (Risk Management Framework), Supply Chain Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DFARS 252.204-7012, Hardware/Software Assurance, and protection of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Technologies (CT).

Execute on strategic planning and cost / schedule focused deliveryand mitigation of program risks tied to milestone execution and management of program baseline scope

Participate as an active program team member in key recurring operations, including NCTA planning and review, program management reviews, recurring status reporting, staff meetings, etc.

Support program level requirements for multi-sector interfaces and activities whererequired

Provide leadership and guidance to a geographically dispersed cross functional matrixed team

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This position may offer relocationassistance.

You'llBring these Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM(Science, Technology,Engineering or Mathematics)with at least 10 yearsofrelatedexperience, orMaster’sand 8years’of experience.

Experience leading teams/ and or organizations to achieve a common goal

2 years of experience with program financial controls, the business acquisition process and operations, defining and implementing a wide range of performance metrics and dashboards to track trends(Ex. CAM, EVMS)

• Must have an active U.S. GovernmentTop Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain andmaintainSCI approval/access

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

PMP Certification

Prior experiencewithdemonstratedtechnical leadership of weapon system integration

Software engineering lifecycle managementexperience

Strong cost, schedule, technical,managementand negotiation skills

A solid understanding of Program Protection and knowledge in the application of System Security Engineering principles in applying the broad spectrum of security measures (Cyber, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI).

A solid understanding of security best practices in addressing supply chain risks

A solid understanding of regulatory requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and DFARS 252.204-7012

Solid understanding ofNISPOMand DD254with implementation and education of security classification guide analysis

Familiarity with key customers, influencers, and decision makers

Well versed in industry, and the competitive landscape

Demonstrated experience working with matrixed or virtual teams

Ability to align Northrop Grumman capabilities and help customers meet their mission Objectives

Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation skills, organizational and time management skills, and a strong sales/marketing presence. Candidate must be able to clearly present ideas to senior management, line management, and customers.

Must be able to travel 5-10% of the time

A solid understanding of Cyber protection,resiliencyand survivability

CISSP Certification or other DoDI 8570or equivalentqualification

Experience with RMF, DIACAP, NIST 800-53, security architecture, software assurance

Experience with Trusted System Networks (TSN) analysis

Familiarity with System Theoretic Process Analysis for Security (STPA-Sec)

Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering concepts and tools

Experience with Agile methodologies

Active TS/SCI

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

About the Company

Northrop Grumman

Builds stealth bombers, missiles, and satellites

Northrop Grumman builds military aircraft, missiles, rocket motors, satellites, and electronic systems, mostly for the American military and allied governments. It designed the B-2 stealth bomber and built NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest telescope ever sent to space. The company works through four businesses: aircraft, missiles and ammunition, radar and communications systems, and space hardware such as satellites and solid rocket boosters. Most revenue comes from long-term government contracts, many of them classified. Its roots go back to Northrop Aircraft, founded in 1939, and it took its name after buying Grumman in 1994 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Founded: 1939

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