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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/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer joins the Systems Engineering Integration & Test department within the Connectivity and Networking Solutions business unit. This role involves designing, implementing, and assessing security controls and processes compliant with NSA programs, Risk Management Framework, and CMMC. Key responsibilities include performing system security assessments, documenting Certification and Accreditation activities, updating POA&Ms, and managing security tools like IDS/IPS and centralized authentication. The engineer provides technical analysis for cyber infrastructure challenges, ensuring compliance with COMSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC. Required skills include DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows systems, and proficiency with ACAS, ESS, and Splunk. The work focuses on securing digital communications systems, network protocols, and architectures through automated security processes and vulnerability scanning.
NIST RMF
ASD STIG
System Integration
Verification and Validation
Software Assurance
DoD Cyber T&E Guidebook
System Security Working Group
CISSP
Technical Planning
Trade Studies
Interface Definition