Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

1d • $125,300 - $187,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join its Systems Engineering organization. The role is onsite in Rancho Bernardo, California. The engineer will assess software and hardware for vulnerabilities, develop cybersecurity process automation, and investigate complex technical issues. A Secret clearance is required to start, and travel is expected 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military or professional experience; or a master's degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military or professional experience; or a Ph.D. and at least 1 year of relevant military, professional, or academic experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification.
• Foundational knowledge and experience with systems engineering principles, including requirements development, allocation, and traceability; verification and validation planning and execution; and engineering change processes.
• Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments during design changes, capability upgrades, or baseline reviews.
• Experience performing system vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS and automated STIG tools such as Evaluate STIG or Security Compliance Checker.
• Experience with networking technologies, router and switch configurations, troubleshooting, and security or vulnerability assessments.
• An active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems involving cybersecurity concepts.
• Assess software static code analysis results.
• Complete Cybersecurity Impact Appraisals/Evaluations for hardware and software projects.
• Generate and maintain appropriate artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions.
• Perform system vulnerability scans using tools such as ACAS and STIGs.
• Perform manual STIG/SRG verifications on different types of equipment, including collecting and evaluating findings.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal