Senior Cyber Systems Engineer - Sentinel Program Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Jessup (MD)

On-site

USD 212,000 - 318,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Sr. Cyber Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will lead cybersecurity systems engineering efforts across complex systems, ensuring cyber survivability and compliance with DoD standards.

The role requires leadership capability, strong communication, and experience in Agile/DevSecOps within a cybersecurity context. On-site work location with opportunities to influence program direction.

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of SSE practices and DoD SDLC.
  • Experience leading systems engineering teams with schedule, cost and scope responsibilities.
  • DoD security standards and guidance knowledge (CNSSI 1253, DoD 8140/8570, DoD 8510).

Responsibilities

  • Lead cyber systems engineering teams to deliver Sentinel requirements and ensure cyber survivability.
  • Collaborate with leadership to meet program objectives and requirements.
  • Guide a team of NGMS Cybersecurity Systems Engineers in system development and enhancement.
  • Ensure contractors meet cybersecurity standards and guidance.
  • Document and improve engineering processes and procedures.
  • Lead cybersecurity assessment and testing activities and report progress.

Skills

Systems Security Engineering
Cybersecurity
Leadership
Agile/DevSecOps
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/CS (QED)
Master’s in EE/CE/CS (preferred)
PhD in EE/CE/CS (preferred)

Tools

DOORS
CAMEO
SonarQube
Fortify

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Sr. Cyber Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will lead cybersecurity systems engineering efforts across complex systems, ensuring cyber survivability and compliance with DoD standards.

The role requires leadership capability, strong communication, and experience in Agile/DevSecOps within a cybersecurity context. On-site work location with opportunities to influence program direction.

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