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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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JOB TITLE: Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
The Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer joins the Engineering and Sciences organization within the Mission Systems team. This role involves developing artifacts for system assessment and authorization while providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality product deliveries meeting mission cyber requirements. The engineer will collaborate across Integrated Product Teams to ensure weapon system compliance with standards including CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101. Key responsibilities include designing cyber systems architecture changes, providing implementation oversight, and participating in security penetration test planning. Required expertise includes Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework, Anti-Tamper, Reverse Engineering, and Security Validation and verification. Candidates must possess an active Secret Clearance and experience in security requirements development to solve complex cybersecurity resiliency and integration problems for global security.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework
Systems Engineering
Security+
CNSSI 1253
DoD 8570
DoD 8510
AFI 17-101
Reverse Engineering
Security Validation and Verification
System Security Integration
Cyber Systems Architecture
Anti-Tamper