Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer -18090
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As a Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for a high-impact DoD program, leading technical oversight and ensuring all supplier deliverables are secure and compliant with the approved systems architecture. Your daily responsibilities include driving requirements capture, managing statements of work, developing RFI/RFP content, reviewing subcontractor deliverables, and maintaining the integrated technical baseline. You will need extensive experience in applying the V model for systems engineering, working closely with cybersecurity SMEs, and managing the full acquisition lifecycle. Key skills required are hands-on expertise in aerospace environments, Earned Value Management (EVM), and familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as zero trust architecture. This role demands a deep understanding of technical baselines, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure program success at scale.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead technical oversight by aligning supplier activities with approved systems architecture and cybersecurity controls.
- Define and manage Statements of Work (SSOW) that embed security requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Review and approve subcontractor deliverables, ensuring compliance with the program baseline and cyber risk posture.
- Drive execution of the systems engineering V model across all acquisition phases.
- Maintain the integrated technical baseline and enforce traceability to system requirements and cybersecurity design/architecture.
- Identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and cyber risks using quantitative metrics.
What we're looking for
- 14+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance with background investigation within past 6 years; Top Secret eligibility required.
- Proven expertise applying systems engineering V model across full acquisition lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical baselines incorporating cybersecurity requirements.
- Strong hands-on experience working in aerospace environments and rugged hardware design.
- Skilled at identifying, tracking, and mitigating technical and cyber risks using quantitative metrics.
- CSEP (INCOSE) or INCOSE Level II Certification; CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
Employer
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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