Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Principal/Sr. Principal) – Secret

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal) to join our Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, CA.

You will assess software/hardware for vulnerabilities and develop automation for cybersecurity processes to support Air Force authorization decisions. The role requires strong cybersecurity experience, the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance, and expertise with tools like ACAS and STIGs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years relevant experience (Level 3) or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
• Experience in Cybersecurity and system vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess software and hardware for vulnerabilities.
• Develop automation for cybersecurity processes.
• Investigate complex technical issues.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Clearance eligibility

Solving complex problems

Education

CSSLP

CISSP

CEH

Security+

Tools

ACAS

STIG tools

Evaluate STIG

Security Compliance Checker

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal) to join our Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, CA.

You will assess software/hardware for vulnerabilities and develop automation for cybersecurity processes to support Air Force authorization decisions. The role requires strong cybersecurity experience, the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance, and expertise with tools like ACAS and STIGs.