This role pays more than
96%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,400–$195,331
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$243k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
Northrop Grumman currently has
367 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$114,900–$176,300
across 353 roles with salary data.
Staff Cyber Systems Engineer serves as a Cyber Subject Matter Expert for a team providing mission payload and ground system solutions. The role involves ensuring compliance within the Risk Management Framework while performing research, analysis, and testing of COTS, GOTS, and open-source technologies to address Cyberspace Operations deficiencies. Responsibilities include providing systems engineering recommendations for complex software and hardware systems, developing technical standard operating procedures, and conducting security assessments to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidelines. The position requires expertise in network technologies, system development life-cycles, and information technology infrastructure management. Key skills include applying COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC protocols, managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, and utilizing computer security penetration tools to improve the performance, reliability, and security of critical cyber systems.