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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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The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer Lead joins the Cybersecurity Integrated Product team to lead the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical information systems within a 100% Agile Development and Operational environment. This role focuses on ground segment cloud infrastructure, where the engineer will develop and decompose software security requirements, technical architectures, and system designs. Key responsibilities include providing technical oversight for secure infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and achieving accreditation for private cloud environments. The position requires expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, and OWASP Top 10. Candidates will utilize tools like Fortify for Static Code Analysis and manage security for containerized environments. Technical skills include knowledge of Python, C/C++, Java, and Zero-Trust principles to support space vehicle hardware integration.
Coordinate with vendors to communicate ground security requirements and support hardware integration into operational ground accreditation.
What we're looking for
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year.
Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance at the time of application.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and SCI eligible.
Must possess a CISSP, CSSLP, CASP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
Must have experience with Cloud Security and best practices.
Must have experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SwDLC), Systems Engineering Review Processes, and System/Software Accreditation Milestones.
Must have technical leadership and/or mentorship experience.
Must understand NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, and OWASP Top 10 security controls (preferred).