Senior/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join its team in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves designing systems architecture, assessing security requirements, and guiding technical teams to ensure robust cybersecurity measures. With a commitment to pioneering technologies and a culture that fosters intellectual curiosity, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Cyber Systems Engineering.
• Experience developing RMF assessment and authorization documentation.
• DoD 8570 certification for IAM-III or IAT-III.

Responsibilities

• Propose and design systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements.
• Review and assess system security requirements and validation methods.
• Author and maintain critical program documents for cybersecurity.

Skills

Systems Architecture Design

Cybersecurity Strategies

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Vulnerability Assessment

Systems Security Engineering (SSE)

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

**We are seeking either a** **Principal Cyber Systems Engineer** **or a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our talented team. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.**

**_This position is contingent upon program award and/or customer funding._**

**Core responsibilities:**

+ Propose and design systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements

+ Provide implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams/implementer

+ Review and Assess stakeholder security objectives, protection needs and concerns, security requirements, and associated validation methods

+ Review and Assess system security requirements and associated verification methods per RMF standards

+ Identify and/or assess vulnerabilities and susceptibility to life cycle disruptions, hazards, and threats

+ Provide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequences

+ Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions

+ Author and maintain critical program documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans, etc

+ Customization for customer needs and explaining in layman terms

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ **Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:** Bachelor's in STEM with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 0 years of relevant experience

+ **Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:** Bachelor's in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3 years of relevant experience

+ Active TS/SCI required at the time of application

+ Experience developing RMF assessment and authorization documentation

+ Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs)

+ Familiarity with Anti-Tamper Plans, Counterintelligence Support Plans, Integrated Threat Assessment Reports, Operations Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Defensive Cyberspace Operations Plans, IT/Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Enterprise Architecture Views and related documentation IAW DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5200.39, DODI 5200.44, DODD 5200.47E, DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, and NIST SP 800-160

+ DoD 8570 certification for IAM-III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO) or IAT-III (GCIH, CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED) requested to be earned within a 6 month period from start date

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ DoD 8570 certification for IAM-III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO) or IAT-III (GCIH, CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED)

+ Experience working with eMASS and/or Xacta

+ Familiarity with supplemental security control guidance, such as JSIG and/or ICD 503

+ 5+ years of system engineering and/or system security engineering experience

+ Hosted payload and satellite integration experience, including ground-system security architecture preferred

Salary Range: $121,400.00 - $182,000.00Salary Range 2: $151,100.00 - $226,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.