Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$101,000–$151,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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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

JOB TITLE: Cyber Systems Engineer The Cyber Systems Engineer joins the Engineering and Sciences organization within Mission Systems to support weapon system compliance and cybersecurity requirements. This role involves developing artifacts for system assessment and authorization while providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality product deliveries. The engineer will propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements, provide implementation oversight across technical teams, and participate in security penetration test planning and execution. Key responsibilities include identifying system security requirements and ensuring adherence to standards like CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101. Required skills include experience in Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework, Anti-Tamper, Reverse Engineering, and Security Validation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science and an active Secret Clearance.

What you'll do

  • Develop artifacts necessary to support the assessment and authorization of the system.
  • Provide technical decisions and guidance to ensure high-quality product deliveries meet mission cyber requirements.
  • Ensure weapon system compliance with contractually obligated cybersecurity standards like CNSSI 1253 and DoD 8570.
  • Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with full traceability to requirements.
  • Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across various technical teams.
  • Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review security penetration test planning and execution.
  • Identify, define, and document system security requirements while recommending solutions to management.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 2 years of experience with a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Must have 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree.
  • Must possess an active US Government Secret Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have experience in one or more areas including Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, or Reverse Engineering.
  • Must have experience in security requirements development, system security integration, or security validation and verification.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+) or higher (preferred).

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