Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4
Northrop Grumman
Quick summary
Market check
How this pay compares to similar roles
This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$190,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $166k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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 204 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$181,800 across 202 roles with salary data.
Most-posted roles
At a glance
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join their team in Chandler, AZ. This senior-level role involves serving as the technical authority responsible for defining and validating the security posture of complex missile weapon systems throughout their lifecycle. The engineer will develop security architecture, lead major design reviews, mentor engineering staff, and ensure compliance with DoD policies and NIST standards such as RMF and SP 800-160. Key responsibilities include authoring critical security documents like Program Protection Plans and System Security Plans, overseeing the implementation of security controls across hardware and software components, and conducting risk assessments and threat modeling. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Anti-Tamper design for classified DoD programs, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies.
Skills
What you'll do
What we're looking for
More like this
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman