Senior Cyber Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 125,300 - 187,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance and training

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Jessup, MD, is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to design and secure cyber systems for the Sentinel program. The role requires an understanding of systems engineering principles and collaboration across engineering teams.

You will implement requirements ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, provide technical guidance, and participate in assessments and engineering reviews. The position has a salary range of $125,300.00 – $187,900.00, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Direct experience in systems engineering activities.
• Active Secret clearance and must obtain Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement weapon system requirements for cyber survivability.
• Guide security architecture and influence tool selection.
• Evaluate implementations for security risks.

Skills

NIST 800-160 System Security Engineering

Systems Engineering Principles

Cybersecurity Practices

Agile Methodology

Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Jessup, MD, is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to design and secure cyber systems for the Sentinel program. The role requires an understanding of systems engineering principles and collaboration across engineering teams.

You will implement requirements ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, provide technical guidance, and participate in assessments and engineering reviews. The position has a salary range of $125,300.00 – $187,900.00, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.