Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman

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Vadu01, US Posted 79 days ago $101,000–$151,400 / year
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Join our Cyber Systems Security Engineering team as a Principal Engineer, where you will work on securing complex space systems that support National Security Space missions. Your daily tasks include architecting secure designs across Ground Segments, Communications Segments, and Space Segments, implementing RMF requirements, and performing Attack Surface Analysis to prepare comprehensive security documentation. You’ll use tools like DISA HBSS, ESS solutions, and ACAS for vulnerability management and continuous monitoring in an Agile environment. Required skills include experience with RMF implementation, DISA STIGs, and hardening practices, as well as a TS/SCI clearance. Ideal candidates have a background in Electrical or Software Engineering and extensive cybersecurity experience within the defense aerospace industry.

Skills

RMF DISA STIG ACAS NESSUS HBSS ESS Docker CI/CD Static Code Analysis Tenable Red Hat Windows Virtualized Environments Cloud Computing Firewalls Anti-Virus SIEM TEMPEST Cryptographic Devices Cross Domain Solutions

What you'll do

  • Architect and implement RMF CyberSecurity requirements for satellite systems and ground command & control systems.
  • Manage system security engineering requirements across Ground Segments, Communications Segments, and Space Segments.
  • Perform Attack Surface Analysis and prepare Systems Security Plan documentation for complex space systems.
  • Implement COTS security products within terrestrial systems to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
  • Design and implement space vehicle hardening for embedded processors and flight software in real-time operating systems.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI required at time of application
  • Minimum 2 years of Cyber/SSE experience, preferably within defense aerospace industry
  • Experience implementing RMF process from system categorization through continuous monitoring
  • Hands-on experience with DISA STIG implementation and documentation of deviations/mitigations
  • Experience scanning, remediating, mitigating, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities using audit reduction tools
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering preferred
  • Excellent technical document preparation skills for diverse stakeholders

Market check

Salary context

This $101,000–$151,400 range sits above 20% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000–$188,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$130,000–$176,450

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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