Principal/ Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

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

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will develop and deliver secure system architecture implementations based on DoD, NIST, CNSSI, and RMF processes, policies and guidelines. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Verification and validation of system level cybersecurity requirements to support successful system sell-off
• Maintaining awareness of and providing SSE input to subsystem-level cybersecurity architectures to ensure seamless integration into system level architectures
• Support ongoing authorization efforts including briefing authorization status and development of supporting documentation in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as a technical liaison to internal and external teams in support of program activities requiring SSE subject matter expertise

Basic (Minimum) Qualifications

• For Principal Level: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years Cybersecurity experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM and 3+ years of experience OR PhD in STEM and 1+ years of experience
• For Senior Principal Level: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years Cybersecurity experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM and 6+ years of experience OR PhD in STEM and 4+ years of experience
• Familiarity with DoD System Security Engineering activities (security requirements engineering, risk assessment and management, secure architecture design, implementation and verification activities)
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (at a minimum, with a background investigation completed within last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before establishing a start date (contingency)
• Possess a DODD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar network/security certifications or have the ability to acquire a qualifying certification within 6 months of starting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans, Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies
• Experience with embedded computing environments and technologies
• Experience with cloud computing environments and technologies
• Experience developing cybersecurity architectures in a Digital Engineering environment
• Experience applying agile methodologies to the development of cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Familiarity with U.S Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations
• Currently have or have the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance to include a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and potentially long term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.