Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long term incentives

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a cybersecurity professional to develop secure system architectures and lead verification activities. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to maintain authorization status while aligning with DoD RMF processes.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, strong DoD SSE knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 10% may be required, with relocation assistance possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 5+ years cybersecurity experience or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year for Principal level.
• Senior Principal: 8+ years withBachelor’s, or 6+ years with Master’s, or 4+ years with PhD.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required (or in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance before start.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate system-level cybersecurity requirements for sell-off.
• Provide SSE input to subsystem architectures for system integration.
• Support ongoing authorization and document status with stakeholders.
• Act as technical liaison to internal/external teams on SSE topics.

Skills

Security clearance awareness

SSE liaison skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (STEM)

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

RMF

CNSSI/NIST guidance

DoD security processes

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a cybersecurity professional to develop secure system architectures and lead verification activities. You will coordinate with internal and external teams to maintain authorization status while aligning with DoD RMF processes.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance, strong DoD SSE knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 10% may be required, with relocation assistance possible.