Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chandler, AZ
Salary
$108,200–$162,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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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

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TL;DR · Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3

As a Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 3 at Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Chandler, AZ, you will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive protection strategies for advanced missile systems, integrating Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Program Protection, and Supply-Chain Risk Management. Your daily tasks include assessing security threats, decomposing system requirements, conducting trade-studies, and developing program security documentation such as PPPs, SCGs, and SSPs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with DoD frameworks like NIST SP 800-160 and RMF, while guiding junior staff in secure embedded system design. The role requires expertise in secure hardware/firmware/software assessments and a solid understanding of defense weapon systems security practices. Preferred qualifications include experience with Anti-Tamper technologies, exportability analysis, and regulatory frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Define and implement comprehensive security architecture for missile systems.
  • Assess and mitigate system security threats throughout development phases.
  • Decompose and allocate system security requirements into design specifications.
  • Conduct trade-studies to balance security with cost, performance, and schedule.
  • Develop and maintain critical program protection documentation and plans.
  • Support verification and validation processes for secure component compliance.
  • Provide technical leadership in the systems security engineering domain.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience in embedded systems security.
  • Demonstrated experience in secure design, threat analysis, risk mitigation, and implementation for defense weapon systems.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance and US Citizenship required.
  • Solid understanding of DoD security practices, frameworks, and processes including Program Protection and threat/vulnerability analysis.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to work across teams and interface with various stakeholders.

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