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$126,200–$186,600
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$157k
versus about
$156k
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,900–$176,300
across 353 roles with salary data.
Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT) serves as an Information System Security Engineer within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems team. The role involves designing, planning, implementing, and assessing security controls, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance. Responsibilities include providing advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges, developing solutions for customer needs, and participating in team reviews of technical requirements and implementation plans. The position requires expertise in system integration, testing, and validation. Candidates must possess a Security+ CE, CASP, or CISSP certification and demonstrate proficiency with Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk technologies. This role addresses critical cyber infrastructure challenges by establishing security baselines and ensuring robust defense for complex systems within the space systems domain.