Senior Cyber Systems Engineer - TS/SCI, RMF & CDS Expert

VulnU; Morrisville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

18 weeks parental leave

Retirement match

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to support advanced missions from Linthicum, MD; Fairfax, VA; or Morrisville, NC. You will craft baked‑in cybersecurity protections, guide cross‑functional teams, and drive RMF documentation and system risk management. Strong DoD/IC security experience is essential.

The role emphasizes architecture, verification, and governance across the SDLC with a focus on reducing risk and ensuring mission integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 8+ years of relevant Cyber Systems Engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; experience with RMF and security documentation.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53/800-37 and DoD/IC security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of baked‑in cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide engineering guidance to teams; oversee verification and validation.
• Develop RMF packages and security documentation; assess risk and controls.
• Integrate CSER requirements with SDLC and DoD security directives.

Skills

RMF

NIST 800-37

CISSP

DoD/IC SSEC

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

DevSecOps tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to support advanced missions from Linthicum, MD; Fairfax, VA; or Morrisville, NC. You will craft baked‑in cybersecurity protections, guide cross‑functional teams, and drive RMF documentation and system risk management. Strong DoD/IC security experience is essential.

The role emphasizes architecture, verification, and governance across the SDLC with a focus on reducing risk and ensuring mission integrity.