Principal Systems Security Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SAP access.

You will lead vulnerability assessments, design reviews, and mitigation planning across the program lifecycle. The position supports a dynamic SSE team, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, security design evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities.
• Experience creating risks and mitigation plans for risks.
• Strong written communication skills and documentation.
• Familiarity with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (NIST SP 800-37).

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the program.
• Review and recommend system security designs to stakeholders; propose mitigations for vulnerabilities.
• Execute Work Statement requirements and program milestones.
• Support risk assessment and program maturity commitments.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Risk mitigation

Systems Security Engineering

Written communication

MBSE tools

RMF/NIST SP 800-37

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SAP access.

You will lead vulnerability assessments, design reviews, and mitigation planning across the program lifecycle. The position supports a dynamic SSE team, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, security design evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders.