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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,900–$176,300
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The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Lead joins the Cybersecurity Integrated Product team to lead the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical information systems within an Agile Development and Operational environment. This role focuses on ground segment cloud infrastructure, where you will manage a new mission onboarding into a pre-existing program’s ecosystem. You will decompose software security requirements, provide technical oversight, and collaborate with the Platform Deployment team to implement secure CI/CD pipelines and private cloud infrastructure. Key responsibilities include conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and managing Risk Management Framework artifacts like SSPs and POA&Ms. The role requires expertise in NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, and OWASP Top 10 standards. Technical skills include experience with Fortify tools, containerized environments, and programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Java to ensure the security of space vehicle hardware and software.