Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MDRoySan Antonio, TXRedondo Beach, CAHuntsville, ALSan Diego, CAColorado Springs, CO
Salary: $156,400–$234,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

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Join our team as a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer supporting the Sentinel program across various locations including Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will lead engineering review boards and develop RMF assessment authorization artifacts to meet NIST SP 800-37 requirements, utilizing your expertise in systems engineering principles and NIST 800-160 standards. You will work independently with guidance from senior leadership, applying skills in containerized software systems and DevSecOps methodologies while managing complex cybersecurity accreditation processes. Preferred qualifications include IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred), Top Secret/SCI clearance, and experience with tools like Cameo for MBSE and IBM DOORS for requirement management. This role demands a deep understanding of DoD system development life cycles and digital engineering environments, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills to meet program objectives effectively.

Skills

NIST 800-160 RMF NIST SP 800-37 CISSP IASAE II MBSE Cameo IBM DOORs DevSecOps DoD DevSecOps Reference Design Model-Based System Engineering Requirement Management tools Agile Continuous Monitoring Plans Security Assessment Plans System Security Plans

What you'll do

Support program engineering review boards for cybersecurity systems.
Utilize NIST 800-160 system security engineering principles in projects.
Develop RMF assessment authorization artifacts to meet NIST SP 800-37 requirements.
Obtain and maintain IASAE II certification within six months of hire.
Author and maintain critical program authorization documents like System Security Plans.
Manage and direct efforts following Agile and DevSecOps process models.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years or equivalent experience in cyber systems engineering fields.
Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 and RMF assessment authorization artifacts development.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance within specified timeline.
IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) required within six months of hire.
Expertise in Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, and DoD system development life cycles.
Experience authoring critical program authorization documents such as System Security Plans and Continuous Monitoring Plans.

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