Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Level 3/4)

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Assess hardware and software for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, develop automation for cybersecurity processes, investigate complex technical issues, evaluate static code analysis results, perform cybersecurity impact assessments, maintain artifacts for Air Force authorization decisions, conduct ACAS vulnerability scans, and complete manual STIG/SRG verifications. The role requires cybersecurity experience, STEM education, government clearance eligibility, and potential SAP clearance.
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At 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. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in San Diego, CA.

In this role as the Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (CSE), you will assess software and hardware for vulnerabilities, develops automation for cybersecurity processes, and investigates complex technical issues.

Some Responsibilities would include:

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

This role may be filled at either a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Level 2) or a Cybersecurity Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) level.

Basic Qualifications :

Applicable at a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Level (level 3):

  • Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 relevant military / professional experience OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience.

Applicable at a Cybersecurity Principal Systems Engineer Level (level 4):

  • Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience.

Applicable at Both Levels:

  • Must have experience in Cybersecurity.
  • Must have the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, Security+
  • Foundational knowledge and experience with core systems engineering principles, including:
    • Requirements development, allocation, and traceability
    • Verification and validation planning and execution
    • Engineering Change Processes
  • Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments during design changes, capability upgrades, and/or baseline reviews.
  • Experience performing system vulnerability scans utilizing tools such ACAS, and automated STIG tools such as Evaluate STIG or Security Compliance Checker.
  • Experience with networking technologies, router and switch configurations, troubleshooting and security / vulnerability assessments.
  • An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

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's degree in a STEM field and 5 years of relevant military or professional experience for Level 3
  • Master's degree in a STEM field and 3 years of relevant military or professional experience for Level 3
  • PhD and 1 year of relevant military, professional, or academic experience for Level 3
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant military or professional experience for Level 4
  • Master's degree in a STEM field and 5 years of relevant military or professional experience for Level 4
  • PhD and 4 years of relevant military or professional experience for Level 4
  • Experience in cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance
  • CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, traceability, verification, validation, and engineering change processes
  • Experience performing cybersecurity impact assessments
  • Experience with ACAS and automated STIG tools such as Evaluate STIG or Security Compliance Checker
  • Experience with networking technologies, router and switch configurations, troubleshooting, and security assessments
  • Active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher
  • U.S. citizenship for positions requiring government clearance

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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