Cyber Systems Engineer (L3/L4) — Space Security, TS/SCI (On‑Site)

ngc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer to join our team on-site to secure space and ground systems. The role covers RMF cybersecurity, system security engineering, and vulnerability management across satellite, ground, and C2 segments.

Required TS clearance (active or transfer) and US citizenship. You will work in an agile environment with cross-disciplinary teams to meet critical program milestones and protect national security systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Electrical or Software Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and satisfy RMF CyberSecurity requirements for satellite systems.
• Decompose system security controls into technical performance requirements.
• Prepare SSP, RAR, SCTM, and POA&M documentation for space systems.
• Deploy and maintain security products within terrestrial and space segments.
• Support space vehicle hardening and embedded processor security.
• Interface with customers to perform Cyber Test & Evaluation and ensure milestones.

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

System Security Engineering

Security Testing

Technical communication

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Electrical/Systems/Aerospace Engineering

CISSP-ISSEP or CISSP-ISSAP

Tools

Fortify

ACAS

Tenable Nessus

HBSS/ESS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer to join our team on-site to secure space and ground systems. The role covers RMF cybersecurity, system security engineering, and vulnerability management across satellite, ground, and C2 segments.

Required TS clearance (active or transfer) and US citizenship. You will work in an agile environment with cross-disciplinary teams to meet critical program milestones and protect national security systems.