Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
- US citizenship
- TS/SCI clearance
- Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $125k–$188k a year. Open cybersecurity expert jobs in California post a median of $171k a year, the middle half $156k–$202k, across 60 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No ## Description 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. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. We are looking for a Systems Engineer with a Cyber background to join the NGP Ground System program.
The person in this role will support the senior technical authority for the day to day execution of the cybersecurity work stream, providing direct support to the Lead and Deputy Lead Cyber Systems Engineer. ## Responsibilities include - Coordinating the design, implementation, verification, and documentation of NIST RMF 800-53 controls (e.g. translating and tracing technical specification requirements) and ASD STIG requirements across software and hardware components, both technical and program policies (documentation). - Determine control program applicability from customer flowed cyber controls, and determine gaps.
Advise and shape resolution on gaps through working technical meetings with senior leaders and customers. - Partnering with development, test, and integration teams to “sell” and validate cyber requirements, drive remediation, and prepare artifacts for accreditation. - Embedding DevSecOps and software assurance practices into existing CI/CD pipelines and overseeing the secure integration of COTS/FOSS solutions. - Producing and updating security artifacts on an accelerated schedule and presenting concise status briefings to program leadership. - The role is mission critical, time sensitive, and requires an individual who can hit the ground running, navigate a complex stakeholder environment, and maintain the highest standards of security while delivering results within a tight window. ## Basic Qualifications - 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD - SECRET clearance required at time of application - DOORS experience – comfortable navigating in DOORS - Requirements development experience - Developed requirements object text, and VCRM fields - Has Software and software assurance review experience; has experience reviewing application and system logs for content - Experience reviewing NIST RMF controls - Experience presenting to a technical stakeholder base ## Preferred Qualifications - Cleared at TS/SCI level - Professional Certifications: CISSP, Sec+ Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?
Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space . Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.
For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards ## As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 401k - Educational Assistance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions - Paid Time Off - Health & Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts - Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSysEngJobs #LosAngelesSpace #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00 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.
From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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