Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $126,912–$186,675 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $120k versus about $157k for comparable roles.
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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.
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The Cyber Systems Engineer-AHT joins the Cybersecurity Team supporting the Integrated Battle Command System program. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with all applicable program security requirements throughout the system development lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate with leadership, systems engineering, and other functional organizations to interpret security requirements, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include working in a fast-paced agile environment, coordinating with software and integration teams, evaluating cybersecurity impacts on architecture, and supporting the accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate via the RMF process. The role requires expertise in system vulnerability scans, Linux environments, network design including IP subnetting, and software development lifecycle best practices. Candidates must possess a STEM degree, an active Secret clearance, and DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+ CE, to address complex cybersecurity challenges within the program.
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