Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Corinne, UTMagna, UTClearfield, UT
Salary
$108,200–$162,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $135k
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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $144,225–$196,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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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 204 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$181,800 across 202 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

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Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector CIDO seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to bolster its Chief Information Security Office (CISO) & Global Cybersecurity team by defending the company's digital assets. The role involves providing security guidance aligned with NIST 800-171 and CMMC, assessing technical designs for compliance, identifying security threats, and collaborating with leadership and technical teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, risk management, and interpreting GRC policies, along with proficiency in Python scripting and cloud services models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. The position requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance and familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems, making it crucial for those interested in contributing to the defense of critical digital infrastructure within the aerospace and defense industry.

Skills

NIST 800-171 NIST 800-53 CISSP CISM CCSP AWS Azure Linux Windows Python Agile DevOps GRC SaaS PaaS IaaS Identity and Access Management

What you'll do

  • Provide security guidance compliant with NIST 800-171 and CMMC standards.
  • Assess technical designs to identify and mitigate security design gaps.
  • Identify and communicate current and emerging cyber threats.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and provide security recommendations to the Sector CISO.
  • Conduct risk assessments for services, applications, hardware, and systems.
  • Remain accountable for the completion of solutions, assignments, and issues.

What we're looking for

  • 9+ years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience
  • Experience with NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53 security frameworks
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret level clearance
  • Knowledge of risk management principles and GRC policies
  • Capability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate effectively
  • Expertise in evaluating and implementing cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems

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