Cyber Systems Engineer, S

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MDRoySan Antonio, TXRedondo Beach, CAHuntsville, ALSan Diego, CAColorado Springs, CO
Salary: $101,000–$151,400 / yr
Posted: today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $126k

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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, S

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Join our dynamic Sentinel program team as a Cyber Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, or other key locations. In this role, you will support engineering review boards and ensure compliance with NIST standards by developing RMF assessment artifacts. You’ll work closely with program managers to meet cybersecurity objectives through the application of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo and requirement management software such as IBM DOORS. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields plus 2 years of experience or equivalent, active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance and Special Access. Expertise in containerized software systems, Cybersecurity Accreditation processes, and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies is highly preferred, along with strong communication and collaboration skills to navigate complex engineering challenges across multiple disciplines.

Skills

NIST 800-160 RMF Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) Cameo IBM DOORs DevSecOps Agile Continuous Monitoring Plans Security Assessment Plans Cybersecurity Strategies System Security Plans Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

Support program engineering review boards.
Utilize NIST 800-160 for system security engineering.
Develop RMF assessment authorization artifacts to meet NIST SP 800-37 requirements.
Obtain and maintain Top-Secret clearance and Special Access.
Author and maintain critical program authorization documents like System Security Plans.
Innovate in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes within a multi-certification context.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 2 years of experience or 6 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.
Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 for system security engineering and RMF assessment authorization artifacts development.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance within Northrop Grumman’s timeline.
Ability to obtain Special Access required for the Sentinel program.
Must obtain relevant cyber certifications within 6 months of hire.

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