Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Rancho Bernardo, CAEl Segundo, CA
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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 Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems team to support cybersecurity execution across Development and Sustainment activities. This role involves identifying cybersecurity risks, developing technical and programmatic remediation plans, and supporting the design, integration, test, and verification of system security solutions. The engineer will manage vulnerability findings, perform scanning and assessments, and maintain cybersecurity compliance packages and evidence. Key responsibilities include requirements management, process improvement, and coordinating with systems engineering, software, and configuration management stakeholders. The position requires proficiency in systems engineering areas like technical planning, system design development, and model-based systems engineering. Candidates must utilize cybersecurity assessment tools such as ACAS or Nessus to improve the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture while addressing operational constraints and mission needs.

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Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Vulnerability Management ACAS Nessus Model-Based Systems Engineering Requirements Management Configuration Management Verification and Validation Authorization to Operate Cybersecurity Assessment Technical Planning

What you'll do

  • Identify cybersecurity risks and support the design, development, integration, test, and verification of system security solutions.
  • Develop technical and programmatic remediation plans to incorporate cybersecurity improvements into the system.
  • Manage cybersecurity vulnerability activities, including the review, analysis, prioritization, and disposition of findings.
  • Perform cybersecurity scanning and assessment activities using approved cybersecurity assessment tools.
  • Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity compliance packages and related evidence.
  • Manage cybersecurity-related requirements through review and verification activities.
  • Prepare and present cybersecurity and systems engineering materials for program reviews and stakeholder discussions.
  • Support process improvement efforts to strengthen cybersecurity execution, traceability, and planning.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience.
  • Must have a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
  • Must have a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience.
  • Must have experience in one or more Systems Engineering areas such as technical planning, system design, or requirements management.
  • Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Experience in cybersecurity vulnerability management, scanning, compliance, or requirements verification (preferred).

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