RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Principal Cyber Security Engineer to support the Mission Systems Sector Chief Information Security Office & Cybersecurity organization. The selected candidate will support its mission of defending and protecting the company’s networks, systems, data, and intellectual property wherever it resides. Experience with cybersecurity engineering is key for this role. This position will be located in Linthicum, MD providing cybersecurity support to the Mission Systems Sector. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is NOT a remote work opportunity. Key Responsibilities: - Design and engineer solutions that meets business requirements, cyber security practices, and compliance regulations. - Provide security guidance in compliance with NIST 800-171 and Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). - Assessment of technical designs and identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures. - Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats. - Identify risks and provide guidance regarding remediation of gaps to facilitate a hardened and sustainable solutions. - Take ownership of solutions, assignments, actions items and issues, and remain accountable for their completion. - Lead effectively especially with other team members, customers and key stakeholders and foster team success. - Review cybersecurity contracts terms and conditions and non disclosure agreements. - Communicate and collaborate with leadership and technical teams to include systems and network administrators, security engineers, and IT Support teams. - Security and risk assessments for services, applications, hardware, and systems. - Work with the Sector Chief Information Security Officer on a regular basis to provide security recommendations and lead cross functional initiatives. Basic Qualifications: - 9 Years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or GED; 7 Years and Associates Degree; 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with a Masters; 1 Year with a PhD. - Must have experience with the following Security Frameworks: NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53. - Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment. - Cyber security engineering and architecture experience is a must. - Knowledge of risk management principles, including use of a risk-based approach. - Experience with interpreting and implementing security industry compliance standards and guidance including Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: - Professional/technical certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security Plus, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect. - Government 8570 IAT/IAM Level II or III certification - Experience in areas such as system security, network, and application security. - Knowledge of current and emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls. - Contributor for architectural/industry changes in the area of cyber security. - Experience performing risk assessments of both internally and externally hosted solutions. - Experience with evaluating, designing, configuring, implementing cloud services models such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. - Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems. - Experience with operating in an Agile/DevOps environment. - Experience with Scripting. - Advanced knowledge in cybersecurity principles, networking, architecture, servers, systems design, Identity and Access Management. - Exceptional verbal and written communications. - Quickly learn and adapt to new and changing business/technical concepts, requirements, skills, tools. - Goal-oriented team player committed to quality and detail. - Proven track record of driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow-through. - Innovative and strategic thinker who is positive, proactive and readily embraces change. - Demonstrated ability to explain technical details to a non-technical audience. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us! Primary Level Salary Range: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.