Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Annapolis, MD seeks a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement secure systems that protect our organization from cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of cyber security, system architecture, and the ability to analyze complex systems for vulnerabilities; travel 25% locally and domestically is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, a master’s with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year; or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI.
• Current DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Certification for IAT Level II or higher or ability to obtain within first year (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Experience with vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cyber security solutions to safeguard systems and data.
• Conduct threat modeling, security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices across all systems and applications.
• Stay informed about latest cyber security trends and technologies to mitigate risks.
• Define and ensure integration of cybersecurity throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and training on cyber security best practices to junior staff.
• Work independently and meet rapid deployment deadlines, aligning with customer requirements.
• Occasionally travel locally and domestically for program-related meetings.

Skills

Cyber security

Threat modeling

Vulnerability remediation

Agile development

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years related experience

Master’s degree + 3 years

PhD + 1 year

10+ years real-world software cyber experience in lieu of degree

Tools

OpenStack

Symantec Endpoint Protection

NIST RMF/STIG

DoD 8140/8570 IAT II

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer in Annapolis, MD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure systems to protect our organization from cyber threats. This role requires profound knowledge of cyber security principles, experience in system architecture, and the ability to analyze complex systems for potential vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cyber security solutions to safeguard the organization's systems and data.
• Conduct threat modeling, security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate cyber threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices across all systems and applications.
• Stay informed about the latest cyber security trends and technologies to proactively mitigate risks.
• Define, decompose, and ensure the integration of cybersecurity throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance and training to junior team members and other departments on cyber security best practices.
• Work independently and meet rapid deployment deadlines, ensuring solutions meet customer product requirements.
• Occasionally travel locally and domestically for program-related meetings with external contractors or offices.

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience; alternatively, 10+ years of real-world software engineering and cyber experience in lieu of a college degree.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI.
• Possess a current DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Certification for IAT Level II or higher or ability to obtain within first year (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Experience with vulnerability remediation.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience, a master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience; alternatively, 12+ years of real-world software engineering and cyber experience in lieu of a college degree.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI.
• Possess a current DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Certification for IAT Level II or higher or ability to obtain within first year (e.g., Security+ CE).Experience with vulnerability remediation.

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels

• Experience in CMMC Certifications and NIST 800-171 compliance.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering V Model.
• Active Top Secret security clearance at the time of application.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) System Security Engineering activities.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development from control listings.
• Proficiency in network security protocols, software development, and system architecture design.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as OpenStack.
• Familiarity with both Linux and Microsoft computing systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interfacing with employees and management at all levels.
• Experience executing vulnerability scans and developing and maintaining security documentation, including ISSPs and POA&Ms.
• Experience with anti-malware and intrusion prevention software (e.g., Symantec Endpoint Protection).
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to provide detailed instructions, demonstrations, and training to individuals and groups.
• Capability to assess the program's system security posture in compliance with customer requirements and directives.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Information Technology