Sentinel Principal / Sr. Principal Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer – 4172-3

Requisition ID: R10168171

Category: Information Technology

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

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 Principal / Sr. Principal Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer – 4172-3 . This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel program.What You’ll Get To Do: Identify and assess cyber security risks to ICS and critical infrastructure networks Helping to create and manage security monitoring, event triage, and threat detection capabilities for OT systems Analyzing potential threats to mission and possibly joining teams to evaluate OT sensor deployment Collaborating with site engineers and senior cybersecurity leaders to suggest actions to address incidents and known vulnerabilities Design and implement security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption Monitor and analyze security events and incidents to identify trends and potential threats Implement and maintain security policies and procedures to comply with industry standards and regulations Provide technical guidance and training to other team members and stakeholders Stay current with emerging cyber threats and technologies to improve the security posture of the organizationPosition Benefits:As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 position’s 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 role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.Job Qualifications:You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Principal Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer 05 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 03 Years with Masters, 00 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.

Sr. Principal Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer: 09 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 07 Years with Masters, 04 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.

Active DoD Top Secret clearance - a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.

US Citizenship with Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

DoD 8570/8140 IAT level 2 or above certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months from the date of hire.

Thorough knowledge of control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.

Thorough knowledge of information security technologies as well as architectures and programs for IoT and/or Operational Technology (OT) Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Thorough knowledge of Operational Technology/SCADA protocol analysis, including common protocols throughout industry (e.g., BACNet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Working knowledge of the Agile Development Framework.

General knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, NERC CIP, etc.)

Thorough knowledge of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption.

Thorough knowledge of instrumentation (e.g., flow meters, transducers, densimeters, controllers, etc.).

General knowledge of electrical schematics/drawings.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams.

General knowledge of operational technology environments (e.g., Power & Energy, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, etc.).

General knowledge of containerization and virtualization technologies.

General knowledge of programming languages, such as Python and C.

Passion for learning (technical and professional skills); implementing practices from others; trying, failing, and learning from both successes and failures; sharing practices and knowledge for others’ benefit.

#SentinelcyberSalary Range: $112,600 - $169,000Salary Range 2: $139,700 - $209,500The 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.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.