Staff Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Sentinel Program

Northrop Grumman; Maryland; On-site; USD 195,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) for the Sentinel program, based in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will design and integrate cyber protections across weapon systems, ensuring risk-based security implementations meet DoD requirements.

Experience with RMF, NIST 800-160, and DevSecOps, plus an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS, is required. This role offers mission-focused work and comprehensive benefits at Northrop Grumman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field with significant experience.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret with SAP access.
• DoD 8570 IASAE II (CISSP) certification or ability to obtain IASAE III.
• Experience with RMF assessment and authorization documentation.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160 and security engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement cyber survivability requirements across weapon system designs.
• Guide security governance and risk management across programs.
• Develop and document cyber architecture and verification plans.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet program cyber requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

SonarQube

Fortify

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) for the Sentinel program, based in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will design and integrate cyber protections across weapon systems, ensuring risk-based security implementations meet DoD requirements.

Experience with RMF, NIST 800-160, and DevSecOps, plus an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS, is required. This role offers mission-focused work and comprehensive benefits at Northrop Grumman.