Staff Cyber Systems Engineer - Secret
Northrop Grumman
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This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $138,662–$190,550 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $165k for comparable roles.
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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 204 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $116,250–$177,850 across 204 roles with salary data.
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As a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Colorado Springs, you will join a team dedicated to developing advanced technologies that provide decisive advantages to the warfighter. Your daily responsibilities include assessing systems and networks for compliance with enclave policy using tools like STIG Viewer and SCAP, authoring security testing documentation, and coordinating RMF body of evidence documentation. You will also assist in implementing government cybersecurity policies such as NISPOM and NIST, ensuring strict program control processes are in place to support assessment and authorization activities. The role requires expertise in Linux Sys Admin, vulnerability scans with ACAS/Nessus, and familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle tools like Evaluate-STIG and STIG Manager. Essential qualifications include an active Top Secret clearance, DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification, and experience in security engineering and compliance assessments.
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