This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$153,750–$212,452
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$157k
versus about
$183k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
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The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer/ Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer joins the Aeronautics Systems team to lead and support development and sustainment cybersecurity execution. This role involves identifying risks, driving technical remediation across various stakeholders, and designing, integrating, and validating system security solutions. The engineer will prepare and defend accreditation packages as an ISSE or ISSM while translating RMF controls into design-level requirements. Key responsibilities include vulnerability management, cyber scanning using ACAS and Nessus, and host/network hardening for Windows, UNIX/Linux, hypervisor, and containerized environments using DISA STIGs and SRGs. The position requires expertise in DoD RMF and JSIG requirements for SAP/SCI systems. Essential skills include technical leadership, systems thinking, and experience within an Integrated Product Team to ensure security posture across the entire system lifecycle.
RMF
JSIG
ACAS
Nessus
DISA STIGs
SRGs
Windows
UNIX
Linux
Red Hat
Cybersecurity
Vulnerability Management
Systems Engineering
Configuration Management
Information Systems Security Engineer
Information Systems Security Manager