Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (SIEM/SOAR Deployment) - R10195449

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to advance SIEM & SOAR implementations. Candidates should have extensive cybersecurity experience, relevant degrees, and active TS/SCI clearance. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise security tools and DoD security standards.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Proficiency in managing SIEM/SOAR engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Advancing SIEM & SOAR enterprise implementations.
• Assessing system security posture in compliance with requirements.
• Integrating Cyber Systems Engineering with Program SDLC initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

Splunk

Rapid 7

Trellix

SQL

Ansible

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: May be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 seek candidates with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future and having fun along the way. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, diversity, and authenticity — and we are driven to achieve what others deem impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they are making history.

At Northrop Grumman Space Systems, the Payload and Ground Systems organization is dedicated to innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and advancing scientific fields. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized products for the warfighter. Join us in our journey of innovation and excellence!

We are seeking a highly qualified individual for the role of Principal or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity implementations aligned with DoD standards, NIST guidelines, CNSSI, and RMF processes. This role focuses on advancing our SIEM & SOAR enterprise implementations. The position is based in Aurora, CO.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 03, Principal: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' experience, master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with no experience; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Level 04, Sr Principal: Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years' experience, master’s with 7 years, or PhD with 4 years; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph at application.
• Experience with enterprise security tools like Splunk, Rapid 7, Trellix, and SQL databases.
• DoD IAT Level II Security+ Certification.
• Experience with DoD System Security Engineering activities.
• Knowledge of RMF, STIG, and requirements development from control listings.
• Proficiency in managing SIEM/SOAR engineering and implementation responsibilities.
• Ability to assess system security posture in compliance with customer requirements.
• Experience adapting commercial security methodologies within sensitive environments per NIST 800-53.
• Experience with RMF accreditation functions, including documentation, scanning, assessment, POAM management, and RMF process steps.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD IAT Level III Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Ability to integrate Cyber Systems Engineering with Program SDLC initiatives.
• Experience translating SIEM/SOAR requirements into JIRA tasks for agile tracking.
• Experience with automation techniques like Ansible for deployment.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and developing technical proposals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing at all levels.
• Experience configuring and deploying Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).

Salary Range: $121,400 - $182,000; Salary Range 2: $151,100 - $226,700. Compensation factors include experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions requiring a government clearance. For full EEO and pay transparency info, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology