Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

$104,800 - $157,200/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Principal

Melbourne, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman will be responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and assessing security controls and compliance with established standards. This role involves working in an agile team environment to address cyber infrastructure challenges and develop technical solutions that meet customer needs. The engineer will also participate in technical reviews, assist in integrating product requirements, and present solutions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and assess security controls and compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance.
• Assist in designing and developing system security architectures.
• Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and develop solutions.
• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements and implementation plans.
• Assist in ensuring product requirements integrate into total systems solutions considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Present solutions to customers and senior management tailored to the audience.
• Serve as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) providing high-level technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD in a STEM discipline.
• Ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.
• Experience with requirements development, system integration, and validation and verification.
• DOD 8570 certification at or exceeding IASAE level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum and CISSP-ISSEP for Level III).

Nice-to-haves

• DoD 8570 IAM II/III Certification (CAP, GLSC, CISSP, CASP CE).
• Knowledge of DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives and cyber security approaches.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business