Principal Systems Security Engineer – Top Secret

VulnU; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

18 weeks parental leave

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (T-02) / Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) in Roy, Utah for the Sentinel program. The role focuses on software assurance, vulnerability mitigation, and risk management across Windows and Linux environments.

The candidate will review security assessments, support program milestones, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Strong communication and debugging skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience researching, interpreting, and mitigating vulnerabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present technical approaches clearly

Responsibilities

• Support courses of action based on knowledge and regulations
• Contribute to program plans, goals, and milestones for Software Assurance
• Review security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
• Execute SOW requirements and program maturity commitments
• Work with stakeholders in risk communications and technical reviews

Skills

DoD Security

Vulnerability research

Software assurance

Technical communication

Risk assessment

Education

B.S. in STEM

5 years experience (T03)

Tools

Git

GitLab

gcc/ts

Static analysis tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (T-02) / Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) in Roy, Utah for the Sentinel program. The role focuses on software assurance, vulnerability mitigation, and risk management across Windows and Linux environments.

The candidate will review security assessments, support program milestones, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Strong communication and debugging skills are essential.