Principal or Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10180948

• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 2At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity.This requisition may be filled at either the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed.Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking an experienced Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Cyber Security Engineer to join our diverse and high performing team within the Systems Engineering organization. The position requires 100% on-site work in Redondo Beach, CA.The selected candidate will support Development and Sustainment programs and will identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop, integrate, test, and verify system security solutions. The candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks, working with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and hands-on experience using security compliance tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP, STIG, SCC), and the ability to develop artifacts (RAR, SSP, POA&M, SAR, SCTM, ConMon) to achieve and maintain an ATO.In this position you will also be required to conduct remediation and patch management activities on operating systems and various COTS/GOTS applications, including those within virtualized and/or segregated environments. This requires working with software developers, systems engineers, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical and programmatic cybersecurity concerns.You may also get to do the following:
  • Work as a technical contributor in an Agile engineering environment, where the Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer will identify and prioritize security requirements and conduct Vulnerability and Compliance checks using various scanning tools (e.g. ACAS, SCC, NMAP, WireShark).
  • The security engineer will analyze findings, conduct risk assessments, and identify impact potentials.
  • Author and maintain cybersecurity program documentation & RMF package artifacts: Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessment Report, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan Of Actions & Milestones, etc.
  • Support the architecture and design of baked-in cybersecurity requirements and protections.
  • Implement and review traceability of requirements to the design & its models.
  • Experience implementing cybersecurity artifacts in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Architecture.
  • Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance and oversight to technical teams.
  • Implement, review and assess cybersecurity system requirements verification/validation methods.Basic Qualifications:
    • For Principal Level: Bachelor's degree in STEM field and at least 5 years relevant experience in cybersecurity; Masters degree in STEM field and at least 3 years relevant experience in cybersecurity; PhD in STEM and 1 year of relevant experience.
    • For Sr. Principal Level: Bachelor's degree in STEM field and at least 8 years relevant experience in cybersecurity; Masters degree in STEM field and at least 6 years relevant experience in cybersecurity; PhD in STEM and 4 years of relevant experience.
    • A current/active DoD Secret clearance for consideration.
    • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
    • Active IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+) certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
    • Hands-on experience with at least one of the following Vulnerability / Compliance tools (SCC, ACAS, Nessus).
    • Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.Preferred Qualifications:
      • 3 years experience in the Defense Aerospace Industry, prior experience working in restricted facilities.
      • A current/active Top-Secret clearance.
      • Current IASAE II certification in accordance with DoDI 8140.
      • Understanding of the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process.
      • Understanding of the Systems Engineering processes and milestones.
      • Prior experience working in a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Architecture.
      • Working knowledge of technical security controls and the RMF process as defined in NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-37 respectively.
      • Working knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g. C, C++, Python).
      • Proficiency with Linux/Windows system administration.
      • Prior experience working on embedded weapon systems.
      • Experience remediating, mitigating, and documenting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
      • Experience defining software requirements and reviewing or developing verification tests.
      • Experience planning, proposing, and driving inclusion of engineering into Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs).#ASSystEngBENEFITS STATEMENT:We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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