Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$156K — $234K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years or Master's with 6 years or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or additional experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph required upon application.
  • Experience in requirements development, system integration, test, and validation/verification.
  • Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification is mandatory.
  • Proven experience with industry standard technologies including Rapid 7, Trellix, and Splunk.

Responsibilities

  • Design and assess security controls and compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and other standards.
  • Implement system security architectures and oversee their effectiveness.
  • Analyze cyber infrastructure challenges and create solutions based on customer needs.
  • Participate in technical reviews before deployment of systems.
  • Provide expert support as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE).
  • Communicate the significance of security baselines clearly and in detail.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plans for future financial security.
  • Company paid holidays and PTO for vacation or personal matters.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
  • Assist with the implementation of system security architectures.
  • Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs.
  • Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
  • Serve as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) supporting high-level technical and practical expertise.
  • This position requires practical experience in developing and implementing a security baseline and must be able to communicate their significance and relevancy in a clear, detailed manner.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Candidate must have active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application
  • Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
  • Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification.
  • Experience in configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix and Splunk among other industry standard technologies.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • DoD 8570 IAM II/III Certification (CAP, GLSC, CISSP, CASP CE).
  • Certification at or exceeding IASAE level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum and CISSP-ISSEP for Level III)
  • DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements.


Primary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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