Senior Systems Security Engineer – DoD Cyber/Anti-Tamper

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer to lead hands-on development of sensor payloads and secure mission security solutions that protect hardware and software. The role emphasizes anti‑tamper and cybersecurity across the full life cycle with DoD policy compliance and government collaboration.

You will work with government customers and program teams to ensure exportability, risk management, and security testing, while contributing to technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 1 year of related experience
• Two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience with DoD platforms/systems, sensors, and/or sub‑systems. E.g. EO/IR, Embedded Software or Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.
• Two (2) years of experience, individually or collectively, in one or more of the following areas: Anti‑Tamper or Cybersecurity; Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework; Cybersecurity Resiliency; Reverse Engineering; Security requirements development; System Security Integration & Testing; Security Validation and verification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate full life cycle Systems Engineering development experience in Anti‑Tamper and/or Cybersecurity, to include architecture design, trade studies, requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices
• Support the development and implementation of hardware and software Anti‑Tamper and/or CyberSecurity techniques and countermeasures to protect assets and enhance operational integrity and reliability
• Implement and ensure compliance with US Government policies (e.g., JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DODI 5200.39, etc.) by supporting secure architecting of systems, reviewing processes, tailoring controls, approving documented procedures and artifacts, and overseeing security testing and analysis
• Conduct thorough analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security
• Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti‑Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions for international export markets, ensuring the security of compliance with Tri‑Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US‑deployed and exported military systems
• Utilize reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective security Anti‑Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions
• Conduct Technical Release Analyses in accordance with US Government security governance, service policies, and licensing precedents. Prepare, assess, and certify Controlled Unclassified Information and higher information and Critical Program Information determinations for licensing
• Coordinate Technology Release efforts with program personnel by engaging relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure successful outcomes, to include development and delivery of training on Technology Release processes to program personnel
• Manage and communicate the necessary analyses and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards
• Apply intermediate understanding of cryptographic security protocols to safeguard sensitive information
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by US Government authorities through comprehensive pre‑test preparations, active participation in testing, result analysis, and the preparation of required reports
• Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, as well as technical and coordination efforts, while preparing and maintaining the system Security Plans and updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
• Support strategic planning for Anti‑Tamper and CyberSecurity technology development that aligns with global strategic priorities and influences current and future policies
• Collaborate effectively with program teams and global Business Development stakeholders to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes and drive product line initiatives for global market success
• Actively participate in communities of practice to enhance domain knowledge and foster continuous professional development throughout the organization

Skills

Anti-Tamper

Cybersecurity

Security requirements

Security testing

Reverse Engineering

NIST 800-53

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NIST 800-53

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL, is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer to lead hands-on development of sensor payloads and secure mission security solutions that protect hardware and software. The role emphasizes anti‑tamper and cybersecurity across the full life cycle with DoD policy compliance and government collaboration.

You will work with government customers and program teams to ensure exportability, risk management, and security testing, while contributing to technology