Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rancho Bernardo, CA
Salary
$125,300–$187,900 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 208 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join their team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This senior-level role involves identifying cybersecurity risks and supporting the design, development, integration, test, and verification of system security solutions across Development and Sustainment programs. The engineer will engage with stakeholders to develop remediation plans, support vulnerability management activities, and maintain compliance packages while coordinating with various engineering teams throughout the system lifecycle. Essential skills include experience in systems engineering areas such as technical planning and requirements management, along with proficiency in cybersecurity assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance and be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance to work on highly classified projects related to weapon systems cybersecurity.

Skills

Systems Engineering Cybersecurity Risk Management Requirements Management Model-Based Systems Engineering ACAS Nessus CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Python PostgreSQL Git Jira Confluence

What you'll do

  • Identify cybersecurity risks and develop remediation plans for Development and Sustainment programs.
  • Support incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into system design and development processes.
  • Engage with stakeholders to enhance the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture through continuous improvement.
  • Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability management activities, including review and disposition of findings.
  • Use approved tools to support cybersecurity scanning and assessment activities across systems.
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity compliance packages and related evidence for program requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in STEM with 3-5 years of related engineering experience.
  • Active US Government Top Secret clearance with background investigation within last 6 years.
  • Experience in Systems Engineering areas including technical planning and requirements management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Experience in cybersecurity risk identification, remediation plan development, and system security solutions.

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