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Northrop Grumman · 8 hours ago

Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer/Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join their Melbourne, FL team. The role involves designing and implementing security controls and architectures, providing technical analyses of cyber infrastructure, and ensuring product requirements are met within technical and cost constraints.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Cyber Security EngineeringNIST SP 800-53DoD RMF KnowledgeRequirements DevelopmentSystem IntegrationDOD 8570 CertificationSTEM DegreeTechnical AnalysisAgile Team EnvironmentCommunication Skills

Required

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
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (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
Must have experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification
Must have a DOD 8570 certification at or exceeding IASAE level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum and CISSP-ISSEP for Level III)

Preferred

Current SAP Access
DoD 8570 IAM II/III Certification (CAP, GLSC, CISSP, CASP CE)
DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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