Cyber Systems Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Indotronix is seeking an : Onsite Job: Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Level 4 Work Location: San Antonio Texas Duration: 12 Months, Contract to hire possibility Work Schedule: 5x8 (M-F) BS + 8 / MS + 6 / PhD + 4 Active Secret clearance is required Position Description A Cyber Systems Engineer 4 (CSE) will implement weapon system requirements to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs as it assesses/evaluates the customers'/stakeholders' cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine the system's cybersecurity requirements at all levels to drive the built-in cybersecurity protections to the architecture and design. The CSE also guides/supports the security layout / architecture and influences the security tools selection and development. The CSE evaluates/assesses the proposed and realized implementations to identify security risks, attack surface, and verify the cybersecurity protections from the design are realized and integrated. The CSE guides/supports the development of verification efforts to ensure the cybersecurity protections / capabilities are functional, effective, and complete. A CSE supports the definition of security governance, and risk management. Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program * Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements * Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives * As a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems * Participate as part of an extended team of US government, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman Space, and supplier of cybersecurity practitioners across multiple program locations * Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101 * Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements * Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams * Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed * Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures * Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk * Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution. * Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules * Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems * Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation * Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment * Support program engineering review boards Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree with 5 years, Master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science * Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts. * Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership * Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycle * Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification & validation. * Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements. * Possession of an active Secret clearance. * Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation. * Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation. * Able to obtain within six months of hire an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140 Preferred Qualifications * Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership * IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140 * Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance * Software Assurance experience. * Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as Cameo * Expertise with Requirement Management tools such as IBM DOORs. * Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications * Expertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design * Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment * Experience authoring and maintaining critical program authorization documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans. * Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements * Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skills * Proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectives * Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model * Proven success by analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplines * Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.