Cyber Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program.

You will ensure compliance with security requirements across the system development lifecycle and collaborate with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and other stakeholders to interpret security needs and implement mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience or a master’s in STEM with 0 years.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Must possess DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Experience working with software developers and/or vendors to diagnose root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with customer involvement.
• Coordinate cybersecurity execution across system lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Apply systems thinking to assess cybersecurity impacts on architecture and mission.
• Support the RMF-based ATO process and conduct security assessments.
• Review vulnerability scans and mitigation reports.
• Serve as technical liaison with management and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD 8570 certification

Communication skills

Agile experience

Cyber systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program.

You will ensure compliance with security requirements across the system development lifecycle and collaborate with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and other stakeholders to interpret security needs and implement mitigation.