Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (26-253)

Northrop Grumman

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Colorado Springs, CO Posted 6 days ago $142,200–$213,200 / year
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer specializing in Delinea Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as part of the Missile Defense Integration team in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves developing and maintaining PAM and MFA systems throughout the System Development Lifecycle using tools like 90-meter, Desktop Validator, Axway Repeater, and Responder, alongside Elastic SIEM for threat hunting and BigFix for patch management. The engineer will create comprehensive technical documentation, evaluate new features, recommend security enhancements, and provide feedback to leadership while adhering to STIG compliance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have extensive experience with endpoint security, Windows Server administration, and DoD cybersecurity practices, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Skills

Delinea PAM MFA Elastic SIEM BigFix Windows Server STIG RMF Agile DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ CE CCNA-Security CySA+ CND Virtualized Environment Patch Management Scanning and Auditing Host-Based Security Multi-Factor Authentication

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, policy guides, and compliance reports.
  • Evaluate new features and updates for Delinea Privileged Access Management (PAM) and MFA solutions.
  • Recommend enhancements to strengthen endpoint security programs based on research and analysis.
  • Provide redlines and feedback to engineers and leadership during development phases.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices in security engineering and industry standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher
  • 3+ years of experience implementing, deploying, and maintaining PAM (preferably Delinea) or MFA solutions
  • Strong understanding of endpoint security concepts, threat-hunting basics, malware analysis, and zero-trust principles
  • Excellent technical writing skills for SOPs, compliance artifacts, and documentation
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity in DoD environments with STIG compliance and security baseline management
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration within a virtualized environment and patch management tools
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments

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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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