Cyber Systems Engineer 4 - Space AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the IDT product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense program. The role emphasizes leading teams, driving innovative solutions, and ensuring cybersecurity posture across subcontractors.

This on-site position requires a DoD secret clearance and a history of delivering complex cyber systems. The ideal candidate has advanced degrees and extensive experience in RMF, NIST controls, TEMPEST, and DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Science with 8 years of related experience or Master's/PhD with corresponding experience.
• Experience interfacing internally and externally for PA IDT system cybersecurity posture including RMF & NIST controls.
• Knowledge of TEMPEST requirements and flow down to subcontractors; design/data owner responsibilities.

Skills

DOORS

Atlassian Tools

Agile methodologies

Security awareness

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Masters degree

PhD

Tools

DOORS

Atlassian Tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. This position is for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments. This is not a telework/remote position.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Science with 8 years of related experience;
• Master's degree with 6 Years of related experience or PhD 4 Years of related experience.
• Primary POC interface internally and externally accountable for the PA IDT system cyber security posture including subcontractor flow down and design solutions
• Subcontractor deliverable owner to responsible for the review, feedback and approval of the subcontractor design solution compliance to their technical specifications (RMF & NIST controls) and alignment into the Prime design solution
• Responsible for TEMPEST requirements comprehension and flow down to subcontractors to include design/data owner
• Experience using DOORS.
• Experience using Atlassian Tools.
• Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices.
• Security + Certification applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
• Strategic Planning & Execution.
• Initiative & Process Improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship.
• Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks.
• Transitioning into new roles with expanded responsibilities.
• Driving initiatives that align with company goals or mission.
• Responsible for ensuring Authority to Connect (ATC) & Authority to Operate (ATO) data artifacts are provided by the subcontractors: ACAS Scan(s) SCAP/SCC/Eval STIG Scan(s) Completed STIG checklists Hardware list Interconnect Diagrams for assembly Software List (SBOM) Network Config Files Ports, Protocols, Services List SAST Code Scans Product Baseline Design (CDR) Material POA&Ms for allocated controls Patch Plan Letters of Volatility

Primary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.