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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 Mission Systems Sector Chief Information Security Office and Cybersecurity organization to defend and protect networks, systems, data, and intellectual property. This role involves designing and engineering solutions that meet business requirements, cybersecurity practices, and compliance regulations. You will perform security and risk assessments for services, applications, hardware, and systems while identifying emerging threats and remediation gaps. Key responsibilities include providing guidance on NIST 800-171 and Cyber Maturity Model Certification standards. Required skills include cybersecurity engineering, architecture, risk management, and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. You will utilize experience with Linux, Windows, and cloud service models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. The position focuses on securing the Mission Next division's infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats in a global security environment.
System Security Engineering
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST
CNSSI
DoD
Cybersecurity Architecture
Model Based Systems Engineering
Cameo
Agile
Cloud Computing
Embedded Systems
CompTIA Security+
CISSP
Attack Path Modeling
Anti-Tamper (AT)
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
CMMC
IDS/IPS
COMSEC
EMSEC
OPSEC
Network Protocols
Splunk
ACAS
ESS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Windows
NIST 800-series
DoD STIG
Security+
Automation
Systems Engineering Lifecycle