Principal or Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer based out of Annapolis, MD. We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure systems to protect our organization from cyber threats. This role requires in-depth knowledge of cyber security principles, experience in system architecture, and the ability to analyze complex systems for potential vulnerabilities.
This position is 100% onsite, and preferred to be located in Annapolis, MD. Additional locations include: Melbourne, FL, Huntsville, AL, Sunnyvale, CA or Ocean Springs, MS.
Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement cyber security solutions to safeguard the organization's systems and data.

Conduct threat modeling, security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate cyber threats.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into all systems and applications.

Stay up to date on the latest cyber security trends and technologies to proactively mitigate risks.

Define, decompose, and ensure the integration of cybersecurity throughout the system development lifecycle.

Apply Zero Trust, Multi-Level Security (MLS), and other advanced security principles.

Provide expert guidance and training to junior team members and other departments on cyber security best practices.

Able to work independently without supervision and meet quick deployment deadlines ensuring the solutions meet the customer's product requirements.

Occasional local and domestic travel for program-related meetings with external contractors/offices.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, a master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or a PhD with one year of related experience, OR 9+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and securing complex, cyber-resilient systems in regulated or mission-critical environments in lieu of a college degree.

U.S Citizen with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI

Must possess a current DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date or demonstrate the ability to obtain this certification within one year of hiring (example: Security+ CE)

Experience with vulnerability remediation

Experience with the Data Collection and Indexing tool Splunk

Experience with Agile development

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience, a master's degree with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related experience, OR 12+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and securing complex, cyber-resilient systems in regulated or mission-critical environments in lieu of a college degree.

U.S Citizen with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI

Must possess a current DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date or demonstrate the ability to obtain this certification within one year of hiring (example: Security+ CE)

Experience with vulnerability remediation

Experience with the Data Collection and Indexing tool Splunk

Experience with Agile development

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

Experience in CMMC Certifications and NIST 800-171

Knowledge with NIST 800-160

Understanding of the Systems Engineering V Model

Active Top Secret security clearance at time of application

Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) System Security Engineering activities

Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development from control listings

Proficiency in network security protocols, software development, and system architecture design.

Experience with cloud computing platforms that provide a set of software tools for building and managing private and public clouds (e.g., OpenStack).

Experience working with Linux computing systems

Experience working with Microsoft computing systems

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with employees and management at all levels.

Experience in executing vulnerability scans and developing and maintaining security documentation, including ISSPs, and POA&Ms

Experience with anti-malware, intrusion prevention security software (e.g., Symantec Endpoint Protection)

Ability to provide detailed instruction, demos, and training to individuals and groups.

Capable of assessing the Program's system security posture in compliance with customer requirements and directives

Experience working with Linux computing systems

Experience working with Microsoft computing systems

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Primary Level Salary Range: $104,800.00 - $182,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $130,500.00 - $226,700.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Annapolis, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10204767

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-04T20:10:29