Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer – Clearance Ready

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long term incentives

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal) to join the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA.

The role involves assessing software/hardware for vulnerabilities, automating cybersecurity processes, and solving complex security problems. The position requires handling high-level security clearances and delivering artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions, with opportunities for growth across Level 2 or Level 3 roles depending on

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Cybersecurity.
• Foundational knowledge of core systems engineering principles.
• Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments during design changes or baseline reviews.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems involving cybersecurity concepts.
• Assess software static code analysis results.
• Perform system vulnerability scans using ACAS and STIGs.
• Investigate and document cybersecurity artifacts for authorization decisions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Systems Engineering

Vulnerability assessment

Clearance handling

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Masters in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

ACAS

STIG tools

Evaluate STIG

Security Compliance Checker

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal) to join the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA.

The role involves assessing software/hardware for vulnerabilities, automating cybersecurity processes, and solving complex security problems. The position requires handling high-level security clearances and delivering artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions, with opportunities for growth across Level 2 or Level 3 roles depending on