
Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in San Diego, CA role ($125k–$235k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Location: United States-California-San Diego
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At 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.At 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Team has an opening for a senior systems engineer. As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer supporting Mission Systems based in San Diego CA.
What candidate will get to do
- Develop artifacts necessary to support assessment and authorization of the system
- Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries that meet mission Cyber requirements
- Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives
- Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101
- Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements
- Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams
- Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution.
- Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:
- 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
- Active US Government Secret Clearance.
- Experience 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
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:
- 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
- Active US Government Secret Clearance.
- Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+) or higher.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $125,000 - $235,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Cybersecurity, CompTIA Security+.
What is the seniority level for Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Principal/Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Principal / Senior level position.
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