Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$142,200–$213,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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This role $178k
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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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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

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.

What you'll do

  • Perform assessments of systems and networks to ensure compliance with security policies.
  • Author and review security testing documentation including assessment plans and test cases.
  • Coordinate RMF body of evidence documentation relevant to operational processes.
  • Prepare and update artifacts supporting Assessment and Authorization activities and POA&M.
  • Implement government cybersecurity policy, making recommendations on process tailoring.
  • Validate established cybersecurity controls and recommend necessary safeguards.
  • Assist in the implementation of security hardening using tools like STIG Viewer and SCAP.

What we're looking for

  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current DoD 8570.01M IAT II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP).
  • Proficiency in RMF Cybersecurity Lifecycle including testable requirements generation and compliance assessments.
  • Experience with vulnerability and compliance scans using ACAS/Nessus/Tenable.sc and Linux Sys Admin skills.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy (DoDI 8500.01, NIST SP 800-53).
  • Technical documentation and analysis experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suite.

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