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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 joins the NGP Ground System program to support the senior technical authority in executing the cybersecurity work stream. This role involves performing technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation for total systems across the concept, design, fabrication, and operation phases. Key responsibilities include coordinating the design and documentation of NIST RMF 800-53 and ASD STIG requirements, determining control program applicability, and identifying gaps. The engineer will embed DevSecOps and software assurance practices into CI/CD pipelines while overseeing the secure integration of COTS/FOSS solutions. Required skills include experience with DOORS, requirements development, software assurance review, and NIST RMF controls. The position addresses the technical challenge of translating customer requirements into secure hardware and software specifications within a complex stakeholder environment.