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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,000–$171,000
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As a senior-level Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSSE) at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Sentinel program based in Roy, UT, with additional locations in Redondo Beach, CA, Huntsville, AL, and Colorado Springs, CO, you will work closely with the Engineering and Sciences organization to ensure cyber survivability attributes are integrated into system designs. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with Integrated Product Teams to meet mission objectives, supporting the development of Launch and Missile Defense systems, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards such as CNSSI 1253 and DoD 8570. You will design cyber systems architecture changes, provide oversight during implementation, and participate in engineering reviews to assess technical requirements and security risks. The role requires expertise in RMF assessment documentation, proficiency in tools like DOORS and CAMEO, and a current IASAE Level II certification with the ability to obtain Level III within six months.
NIST 800-53
NIST 800-171
ACAS
STIGs
RMF
System Security Plan
Continuous Monitoring Plan
Risk Assessment Report
Security Control Traceability Matrix
Plan Of Actions & Milestones
CSSLP
CISSP
CEH
Networking technologies
Router and switch configurations
NIST 800-53
NIST 800-171
ACAS
STIGs
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
System Security Plan
Continuous Monitoring Plan
Risk Assessment Report
Security Control Traceability Matrix
Plan Of Actions & Milestones
CISSP
CSSLP
IAM III
DoD Secret clearance
Security+ CE