Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer – Top Secret

VulnU; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the Sentinel program. Requires US Citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance with potential SAP access, and familiarity with MBSE, NIST SP 800‑37, and risk management practices.

The role involves reviewing security designs, proposing mitigations, and supporting program milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience performing vulnerability assessments.
• Experience developing mitigation plans for vulnerabilities.
• Strong written communication and ability to document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support risk assessment and mitigation activities for the Sentinel program.
• Review and recommend system security designs; propose mitigations for vulnerabilities and risks.
• Execute requirements and milestones; assist with program maturity and lifecycle objectives.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Risk mitigation

Written communication

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE

NIST 800-37

Risk Management Framework

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the Sentinel program. Requires US Citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance with potential SAP access, and familiarity with MBSE, NIST SP 800‑37, and risk management practices.

The role involves reviewing security designs, proposing mitigations, and supporting program milestones.