Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA
Salary: $101,000–$151,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

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Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer will join the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems team to support cybersecurity execution across development and sustainment activities. Working within an Integrated Product Team environment, the individual will identify cybersecurity risks, develop technical remediation plans, and manage vulnerability findings through analysis and prioritization. Key responsibilities include supporting the design, integration, and verification of system security solutions while maintaining compliance packages and managing requirements throughout the system lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with engineering, software, and configuration management stakeholders to improve the system's cybersecurity posture. Candidates should possess skills in systems engineering areas like technical planning, system design, and model-based systems engineering. Technical tools mentioned include ACAS or Nessus for scanning and assessment. This position addresses critical security challenges within complex aerospace and defense programs requiring a Top Secret clearance.

Skills

Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Vulnerability Management ACAS Nessus Configuration Management System Lifecycle

What you'll do

Identify cybersecurity risks and support the design, development, and verification of system security solutions.
Develop technical and programmatic remediation plans for identified cybersecurity risks in coordination with stakeholders.
Manage cybersecurity vulnerability activities including review, analysis, prioritization, and disposition of findings.
Perform cybersecurity scanning and assessment using approved tools like ACAS or Nessus.
Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity compliance packages and related evidence documentation.
Manage and verify cybersecurity-related requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
Prepare and present cybersecurity and systems engineering materials for program reviews and stakeholder discussions.
Drive process improvements to strengthen cybersecurity execution, traceability, and planning.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2 years of experience (for Level 2), or specific combinations of higher degrees and more experience for Level 3.
Experience in systems engineering areas such as technical planning, system design, verification, requirements management, or lifecycle execution.
Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Current applicable Special Access Program access (preferred).
Experience in vulnerability management, scanning/assessment, compliance package development, or requirements verification (preferred).
Experience with tools like ACAS or Nessus, Authorization to Operate documentation, or working in an Integrated Product Team environment (preferred).

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