Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SAP access.

You will lead vulnerability assessments, design reviews, and mitigation planning across the program lifecycle. The position supports a dynamic SSE team, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, security design evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities.
• Experience creating risks and mitigation plans for risks.
• Strong written communication skills and documentation.
• Familiarity with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (NIST SP 800-37).

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the program.
• Review and recommend system security designs to stakeholders; propose mitigations for vulnerabilities.
• Execute Work Statement requirements and program milestones.
• Support risk assessment and program maturity commitments.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis

Risk mitigation

Systems Security Engineering

Written communication

MBSE tools

RMF/NIST SP 800-37

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) / Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-04). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a motivated and qualified Principal Systems Security Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigations. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of Program InitiativesReview and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; additionally, you will assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycleExecute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitmentsSupport MDT with other duties as assignedTravel: 10%In addition to technical skills, you will be a self-starter with strong time management skills. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges will serve you wellBasic Qualifications:This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).Required for Both Levels:Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 yearsMust be able to obtain & maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needsDemonstratable experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilitiesDemonstratable experience creating risks and developing mitigation plans for those risksStrong written communication skills; experience developing documentationSystems Engineer (T03 Level):Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD.Principal Systems Engineer (T04 Level):Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD.Preferred Qualifications:Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilitiesExperience communicating effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findingsDirect experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practicesExperience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and toolsExperience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37Experience with any of the following: operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management)Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile SystemsExperience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analysesFamiliarization with DODI 5200.44Experience performing Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentsExperience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military ProgramsPosition BenefitsAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discountshttps://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.#SentinelsystemsPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.