Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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$96,300–$144,500 / yr
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9 days ago
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Below market

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This role $120k
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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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About Northrop Grumman

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.

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TL;DR · Cyber Systems Engineer

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.

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable program security requirements throughout the system development lifecycle.
  • Interpret security requirements and identify gaps or risks to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate with systems engineering, software, and configuration management teams to support cybersecurity execution.
  • Apply systems thinking to evaluate cybersecurity impacts across system architecture and mission needs.
  • Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) through the RMF process.
  • Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports to ensure security standards are met.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between internal management, cyber functional areas, and external stakeholders.
  • Diagnose and identify the root cause of technical problems when working with software developers and vendors.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of cyber systems experience is required.
  • A Master's degree in a STEM field is acceptable with 0 years of cyber systems experience.
  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
  • Must possess a current DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+ CE.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Experience working with software developers and vendors to diagnose and identify root causes of problems is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Familiarity with the RMF process, system accreditation (ATO), and Linux environments is preferred.

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