Senior Principal Embedded Security Engineer Onsite Secret

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer for 100% onsite work. You will implement government policies, validate security requirements, and support ST&E activities to ensure robust system security.

You will develop security plans, manage POA&M, and collaborate with program teams to integrate cybersecurity features across the product line and enable exportability compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years (or advanced degrees with fewer years) in STEM fields.
• US Citizenship required; DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with DoD platforms, sensors, and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with government policies (JSIG/DAAPM) by reviewing tailoring needs and approving procedures.
• Analyze and validate security requirements; develop safeguards to enhance system security.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities through planning, testing, and reporting.

Skills

System engineering

Cybersecurity

Reverse engineering

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD in a technical field

Tools

JSIG/DAAPM knowledge

Security testing processes

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Senior Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer for 100% onsite work. You will implement government policies, validate security requirements, and support ST&E activities to ensure robust system security.

You will develop security plans, manage POA&M, and collaborate with program teams to integrate cybersecurity features across the product line and enable exportability compliance.