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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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As a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer, you will serve as a Cyber Subject Matter Expert within the Space Systems team to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework. You will research, analyze, and test various technologies, including COTS, GOTS, and open-source options, to address Cyberspace Operations deficiencies and capability gaps. Your daily responsibilities include providing systems engineering recommendations for complex software and hardware systems, developing technical standard operating procedures, and performing security assessments against NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidelines. You will utilize skills in network technologies, system development lifecycles, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration. The role focuses on solving complex problems to protect national interests by implementing COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC protocols while ensuring the security and reliability of mission-critical systems of systems.