Cyber Systems Engineer (level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman

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Vadu01, US Posted 79 days ago $125,300–$187,900 / year
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Join our dynamic team as a Cyber Systems Security Engineer at various seniority levels—junior, mid-level, or senior—to protect national security through complex system design and implementation. You will work within an integrated product team (IPT) to architect secure systems for satellite communications and ground command & control, ensuring compliance with RMF standards across multiple segments. Your daily tasks include managing cybersecurity requirements, performing attack surface analysis, documenting security plans, and deploying COTS products like firewalls and SIEM tools. Essential skills include experience with DISA HBSS/ESS solutions, STIG implementation, vulnerability scanning, and RMF process implementation. Ideal candidates have a background in Electrical or Software Engineering and must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access. This role demands expertise in secure coding practices, real-time operating systems, and cloud deployment for mission-critical applications within the defense aerospace industry.

Skills

RMF DISA HBSS NESSUS ACAS STIG CI/CD Agile Docker Tenable Fortify Windows Red Hat PostgreSQL Oracle MySQL Kubernetes AWS Azure Grafana Prometheus Python Java C++ JavaScript Git Jira

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
  • BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Software preferred) with relevant years of experience
  • Excellent technical document preparation skills for diverse stakeholders

Market check

Salary context

This $125,300–$187,900 range sits above 56% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000–$195,050

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000–$175,500

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.

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