Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Salary: $101,000–$151,400 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k

This role $126k

$90k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $126,912–$184,962 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $126k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

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The Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (AHT) role involves supporting mission planning software systems by managing IT material requirements and coordinating with global supply chain teams for program execution. Working in an Agile environment, the individual will design, implement, and assess security controls compliant with NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware and software deployments in CI/CD environments, managing Bill of Materials (BOM) for procurement, and performing technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges. The role requires proficiency in Linux and Windows systems per DoD STIG requirements, as well as experience with MS Office Suite. Candidates must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent. This position addresses critical security and logistics challenges within the defense sector, ensuring hardware and software components meet rigorous performance standards for military mission planning applications.

Skills

CNSSI 1253 CI/CD Linux Windows DoD STIG Agile Scrum AWS Azure MS Office Excel Word JMPS AFMSS PFPS CISSP CSSP

What you'll do

Design, implement, and assess security controls and policies compliant with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 standards.
Troubleshoot hardware and software deployments within CI/CD environments and at customer sites.
Implement changes to hardware, software, and networking configurations in production environments.
Prepare IT material requirements (Bill of Materials) for program execution and proposal support.
Coordinate with the Global Supply Chain team to manage pricing, review, and approval of material proposals.
Develop cost models by analyzing historical data to support proposal efforts.
Manage detailed purchasing schedules to ensure hardware and software are available for program needs.
Perform installation, configuration, and acceptance testing of systems at customer locations.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation).
Ability to obtain a Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer/Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
For Cyber Systems Engineer: 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 0 years with a Master's.
For Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 3 years with a Master's.
CompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification).
Experience in hardware/software integration, Linux/Windows configuration per DoD STIG requirements, and IT material requirements (BOM) development.

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