Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer for its SkillBridge program. The role focuses on System Security Engineering across the system lifecycle, working on site with a dedicated team to deliver secure architectures per DoD RMF.

It targets separating service members pursuing civilian careers and may transition to full‑time opportunities. The position requires DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8140.01 qualifying certification, and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance required or ability to obtain
• Experience with System Security Engineering across DoD/NIST/RMF
• DoD RMF familiarity and secure architecture design considerations

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver secure system architectures per DoD/NIST/RMF guidelines
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support program objectives
• Support authorization activities with documentation and stakeholder coordination
• Pursue a potential transition to full‑time employment after SkillBridge

Skills

System Security Engineering

RMF knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM (optional)

DoD 8140.01 cert (e.g., CISSP, Security+)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer for its SkillBridge program. The role focuses on System Security Engineering across the system lifecycle, working on site with a dedicated team to deliver secure architectures per DoD RMF.

It targets separating service members pursuing civilian careers and may transition to full‑time opportunities. The position requires DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8140.01 qualifying certification, and strong collaboration across