Secret-Cleared Principal Cyber Systems Architect

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 184,200; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a cybersecurity professional to develop and deliver secure system architecture implementations aligned with DoD, NIST, CNSSI, and RMF guidelines. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

Essential qualifications include STEM degrees and 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with preferred RMF experience and DoD security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in STEM with multiple years of cybersecurity experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or eligibility for continuous evaluation.
• Familiarity with RMF, SSPs, assessment reports, and attack modeling.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate system level cybersecurity requirements to support successful system sell-off.
• Maintain awareness of subsystem-level cybersecurity architectures for seamless integration at system level.
• Support ongoing authorization efforts with documentation and coordination with stakeholders.
• Serve as technical liaison to internal and external teams requiring SSE expertise.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

DoD security clearance

STEM degree

RMF familiarity

Qualifying certification

SAP clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a cybersecurity professional to develop and deliver secure system architecture implementations aligned with DoD, NIST, CNSSI, and RMF guidelines. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

Essential qualifications include STEM degrees and 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with preferred RMF experience and DoD security certifications.