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of similar roles. Most pay
$142,450–$214,053
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$221k
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$178k
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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
207 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$171,000
across 206 roles with salary data.
The position of Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in San Antonio, TX, involves working within the Engineering and Sciences organization to ensure cyber survivability attributes are integrated into weapon system designs. As part of a specialized team supporting the Sentinel program, the CSE will collaborate with other engineers across Integrated Product Teams to develop and enhance Launch and Missile Defense systems, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards such as CNSSI 1253 and DoD 8570. Responsibilities include proposing architecture changes, providing cyber implementation guidance, conducting attack surface analysis, and participating in engineering reviews. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of experience or equivalent, along with IASAE Level II certification (CISSP) and the ability to obtain Level III within six months. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with security-related tools like SonarQube and Fortify, as well as relevant certifications such as ISSEP and ISSAP.