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Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman · Azusa, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$125k–$188k/yrFull-time

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Systems Engineering organization within Space Systems is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. This position will be fully reporting on-site to our campus in Azusa, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. This position is contingent upon program award and the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time; continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the required clearance and program access.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Develop and update Program Protection Plans (PPPs) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113.
  • Develop and update Anti-Tamper Plans (ATP) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113.
  • Coordinate design, implementation, verification, and documentation of NIST RMF 800-53 controls and ASD STIG requirements across software and hardware components, including translating and tracing technical specification requirements and program policies.
  • Determine control program applicability from customer-flowed cyber controls and identify gaps; advise and shape resolution through working technical meetings with senior leaders and customers.
  • Assess system vulnerabilities and mission risks using guidelines from the DoD Cyber T&E Guidebook and analyze test data to evaluate system resilience against advanced cyber threats.
  • Develop and update the Technology Assessment and Control Plan (TA/CP) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113.
  • Evaluate acquisition documents for compliance with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components (CCs) protection requirements in accordance with the PPP and provide detailed written assessments.
  • Support supplier change proposals (e.g., ECPs, TCPs, CCPs, waivers and deviations) and provide security assessments in accordance with the applicable system contract, acquisition plan, SCG, and the PPP.
  • Evaluate internal, public, foreign, classified, and unclassified requests for information (average of 25 per month) in accordance with the SCG and PPP.
  • Lead the program office System Security Working Group (SSWG) meetings in accordance with applicable charters.
  • Conduct Criticality Analyses (CAs) to determine Critical Functions and Critical Components (CCs) of mission systems and develop/identify risk mitigations.
  • Perform additional P2 responsibilities including requirement development, software assurance, and RMF ATO package preparation.

Requirements

Level 3

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of related technical experience, OR
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field and 3 years of related technical experience, OR
  • PhD in a STEM field and 1 year of related technical experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher (U.S. Citizenship required).
  • Ability to obtain CISSP within 6 months of hire.

Level 4

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 years of related technical experience, OR
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field and 6 years of related technical experience, OR
  • PhD in a STEM field and 4 years of related technical experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher (U.S. Citizenship required).
  • Ability to obtain CISSP within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cyber or related systems field.
  • 5+ years of cyber systems experience.
  • Experience reviewing and implementing NIST RMF controls and DISA ASD STIGs.
  • Experience presenting to a technical stakeholder base.
  • Experience with DoD Cyber T&E Guidebook.
  • Current and active DoD security clearance.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 – $187,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 – $234,600.00

Base salary offers are determined by scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may apply in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Long Term Incentives may be available to Vice President or Director positions.

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