Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Security Engineer that will join our team of qualified, diverse engineers to support the Systems Engineering Integration (SEI) Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position is located on-site at our Melbourne, FL location.
The individual will be responsible for operating in an agile team environment to perform the following:
• 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 design and develop 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.
• Assist with ensuring the product requirements integrate into the total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Present solutions to customers and senior management using tailored material based on the audience.
• 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:
• Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline
• Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, OR 1 year of experience with a PhD in a STEM discipline
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
• Must have ability to obtain DoD 8140 Intermediate Level Certifications for Security Architect (i.e. SecurityX/CASP+, CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC or equivalent) within 6 months of start.
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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 2 years relevant experience, OR Master of Science in a STEM discipline (Cyber Systems Engineer level)
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years relevant experience, OR Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years experience, OR PhD with 1 year experience (Principal Cyber Systems Engineer level)
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Current transferable, final adjudicated DoD Secret clearance (or ability to transfer and maintain Secret clearance)
- Ability to obtain DoD 8140 Intermediate Level Certifications for Security Architect (SecurityX/CASP+, CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC or equivalent) within 6 months of start
- Experience with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF compliance and assessment
- Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test, and verification & validation
- Position is on-site in Melbourne, FL (on-site work requirement)
- Willingness to travel ~10%
- DoD 8570 IAM II/III Certification (CAP, GLSC, CISSP, CASP CE)
- Certification at or exceeding IASAE Level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum; CISSP-ISSEP for Level III)
- Familiarity with DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy, IATT and ATO requirements
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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