Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 to join their team in Aurora, CO, focusing on designing and implementing robust security controls and policies aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF guidelines. The role involves assessing compliance, assisting in system security architecture implementation, and providing advanced technical solutions for cyber infrastructure challenges. Engineers will also participate in reviews of technical requirements and plans before deployment, ensuring high-level expertise in cybersecurity practices. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or equivalent, along with active Top Secret/SCI clearance and certifications like Security+ CE or CISSP. Experience with tools such as Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk is preferred, alongside knowledge of DoD IA policy directives and ATO requirements.
Skills
NIST
CNSSI
RMF
Security+ CE
CASP
CISSP
Rapid7
Trellix
Splunk
DoD 8500-series
DoD 8510.01
IATT
ATO
What you'll do
Design and implement security controls compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 standards.
Conduct advanced technical analyses to solve complex cyber infrastructure challenges.
Develop and communicate the significance of a security baseline effectively.
Participate in reviews of technical requirements, design, and implementation plans.
Assist in implementing system security architectures and configurations.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree with 8 years or Master's with 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph required.
Experience in developing and implementing a security baseline.
Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar certification.
Experience configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix, Splunk, and other industry-standard technologies.
Market check
Salary context
This
$156,400–$234,600
range sits above
86%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$195,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,300–$182,876
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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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