Top Secret Cyber Systems Engineer – RMF Expert

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer to ensure RMF compliance and to develop, test, and integrate cyber solutions for complex systems. The role focuses on applying NIST and DoD RMF guidance, evaluating COTS/GOTS/open source options, and contributing to system security and performance.

The position requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 certifications, and hands-on experience with RMF lifecycle, security engineering, and risk assessment in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience, or 6 years with a Masters, or 4 years with STEM PhD.
• Active Top Secret and SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience executing RMF life cycle and continuous monitoring for mid-sized environments.
• DoD 8570 security certifications (e.g., Sec+, CASP, CISSP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) providing technical and practical expertise.
• Apply RMF and NIST SP 800-53 guidance for assessments and compliance.
• Develop, document, and implement security controls and system enhancements.
• Support planning, development, testing, and execution of complex software/hardware systems.
• Lead documentation contributions and coordinate milestones and schedules.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

Cyber Security

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree in a related field

STEM PhD

Tools

RHEL

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer to ensure RMF compliance and to develop, test, and integrate cyber solutions for complex systems. The role focuses on applying NIST and DoD RMF guidance, evaluating COTS/GOTS/open source options, and contributing to system security and performance.

The position requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 certifications, and hands-on experience with RMF lifecycle, security engineering, and risk assessment in a