Security Test Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. 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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.


No matter the assignment, Northrop Grumman is committed to being a leader in Cyber, Logistics and Modernization, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR, and Strike. For us, it's about more than just performing. It means realizing the values that define us: responsibility, trust, integrity and protecting freedom worldwide. These values inspire and unite our people- who make everything we do possible.


The Engineering, Sciences and Technology (ES&T) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!


The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principle or Sr. Principle Engineer Test based out of Oklahoma City, OK.


What You'll get to Do:


Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are metCandidates will be performing software integration tests, and writing/executing formal qualification test procedures. This person must also Work well in a team environment, have strong communication skills and be willing to travel.


--- Analyze, design, develop, test, modify and maintain embedded applications and support tools utilizing software engineering best practices and standards; participating in the full life-cycle activities of software development to include requirements, modeling, design, implementation, unit and integration test, release, installation and maintenance in an Agile development paradigm.

--- The candidate will participate in Agile scrum teams developing high quality products to our customers.

--- Mentoring more junior engineers


Additional Northrop Grumman Information:


Northrop Grumman has approximately 85,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 25 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.


Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

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.

Qualifications:

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

This position may be filled at a Principle or Sr. Principle level depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.

--- Priciple Level: Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years (Bachelors) or 3+ years (Masters) or 0+ years (PhD). An additional four years of experience can be substituded for the Bachelor's degree.

Sr. Principle Level: Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university and 9+ years (Bachelors) or 7+ years (Masters) or 4+ years (PhD). An additional four years of experience can be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

--- Experience with Microsoft Windows Technologies

--- Active DoD Secret Clearance

--- Hands-on troubleshooting skills

--- Active DoD Secret Clearance

--- Must be able to obtain Security+ Certification within three months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

--- Security+ Certification

--- CISSP Certification

--- Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning,

and JSIG package development.

--- Previous cybersecurity, Information Assurance experience, and/or system administration experience.

--- Experience with security relevant tools and audit logging software

--- Experience performing compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments

--- OS and application level patching for Windows environments

--- Experience with national security information system related security requirements (e.g. JAFAN, DCID, JSIG, ICD 503, RMF, DIACAP or NISPOM) to include technical computer/network system auditing.

--- Prior ISSO experience

--- Program Access

--- Experience with Agile software development

--- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

--- Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

--- Program Access

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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