Senior Cyber Systems Architect — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to lead system security across the acquisition and development lifecycle. The role requires DoD-style SSE experience, RMF discipline, and strong modeling skills within an Agile environment.

The candidate will develop security architectures, prepare technical documents, and support ongoing authorization activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level STEM degree required with 9+ years Cybersecurity experience OR Master’s with 7+ years OR PhD with 4+ years
• Active DoD Secret clearance required/ability to obtain SAP clearance
• Experience with RMF and DoD SSE activities; secure architecture design and implementation

Responsibilities

• Perform System Security Engineering across lifecycle phases
• Develop security requirements, analyze trade studies, and model architectures
• Prepare technical documents and briefings; support authorization efforts
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and coordinate across IPTs and suppliers

Skills

Security

Communication

Leadership

Agile methodologies

System security engineering

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Cameo

RMF

NIST guidelines

CNSSI

Security Certifications (CISSP/CompTIA Security+)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to lead system security across the acquisition and development lifecycle. The role requires DoD-style SSE experience, RMF discipline, and strong modeling skills within an Agile environment.

The candidate will develop security architectures, prepare technical documents, and support ongoing authorization activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.