Lead Cyber Systems Engineer – SIPRNet Lab

VulnU; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Parental leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego seeks a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to lead the SIPRNet Lab as Information System Owner, ensuring accreditation and budget oversight while coordinating with program managers and security teams.

The role requires 8+ years' experience with advanced degrees, an active Secret clearance, RMF knowledge, and strong communication skills. You will manage budgets, lead meetings, and ensure DoDIN compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years with Bachelors in Science; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required
• Experience leading program or project teams
• Familiar with NIST RMF and government contracting
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to external entities

Responsibilities

• Act as Information System Owner for SIPRNet Lab and ensure accreditation
• Lead weekly staff meetings and coordinate lab support
• Maintain compliance with Industrial Security and Cybersecurity requirements
• Manage budget planning, DoDIN relationships, and program manager interactions
• Oversee access to lab and networks and track tasks in SharePoint/JIRA
• Support incident response and maintain lab equipment and records

Skills

Leadership

Program management

NIST RMF

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SharePoint

JIRA

Job description

Northrop Grumman in San Diego seeks a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to lead the SIPRNet Lab as Information System Owner, ensuring accreditation and budget oversight while coordinating with program managers and security teams.

The role requires 8+ years' experience with advanced degrees, an active Secret clearance, RMF knowledge, and strong communication skills. You will manage budgets, lead meetings, and ensure DoDIN compliance.