Cyber A&A Engineer with Security Clearance

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Position: Cyber A&A Engineer • Location: Schriever AFB • Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2BMC program
• Clearance: Top Secret
• Program – C2BMC "The Cyber A&A Engineer will leverage their Assessment & Authorization (A&A) expertise to analyze ACAS/SCC/ConfigOS scans and controls, supporting ongoing system authorization.

The ideal candidate will work with C2BMC and external partners to evaluate system vulnerabilities, manage account issues, develop engineering responses for system POA&Ms, and perform risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests (RARs).

Essential Functions

• Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides imaginative, thorough solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Works under general supervision, with results reviewed after completion to ensure objectives are met; failure to achieve results typically causes major program delays and significant resource use
• Frequent contact with internal and external customers and representation of the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects

Basic Qualifications

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Solid cybersecurity engineering skills with working knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, DoDI 8500.2, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) 800-53
• Strong skills in preparing technical documents and effective verbal communication
• Comprehensive understanding of ACAS/SCC outputs
• Hands-on experience reviewing scan data, STIGs, and RMF controls
• Experience with eMASS and accrediting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
• The Cyber A&A Engineer may need to assist in the creation and maintenance of system packages in eMASS/Xacta
• The primary work location for this position is Schriever Space Force Base, with occasional travel to HWY 83

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), IAVMs, and POA&Ms
• Experience working with third-party assessors and auditors
• Experience conducting self-assessments and analyzing STIGs
• Experience with management and auditing accounts
• Knowledge/Understanding of patch and configuration management for complex and disparate enterprise systems"