Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: R10171655
• Category: Information Technology
• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will support Development and Sustainment programs and will identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop, integrate, test, and verify system security solutions. The candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks, working with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system.

The candidate will leverage leadership skills to engage their customer counterpart as well as other stakeholders to drive improvements into the weapon system's cybersecurity posture. This role is located on-site in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will require up to 25% travel in support of program needs.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
2. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
3. 8 years of combined related experience in an Aerospace Industry, Military or another relevant field of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in STEM field, 6 years with a Master's degree in STEM field, or 3 years with a PhD in STEM field.
4. Experience in several of the following Systems Engineering areas:
1. Technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management.
2. Preparing, presenting, and leading discussion of system engineering materials during formal program reviews.
3. Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change.
4. Developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management, including verification and validation.
5. Developing or updating Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models.
5. Experience in at least one of the following Systems Security Engineering areas:
1. Managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and working with stakeholders to prioritize and address findings.
2. Developing processes and standards to ensure the development of secure products.
3. Assessing systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
4. Implementing cybersecurity scanning and assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus.
5. Developing cybersecurity compliance packages.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working directly with ATOs.
2. Current Program Access for Strike program.

Benefits Statement:

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders, and the company.

Salary Range: $146,300 - $219,500
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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.