Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
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Principal Cyber Security Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Cyber Security Systems Engineer
Requisition ID: R10124238
Category: Information Technology
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 0
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.
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, but they’re also making history.
As an integral part of our cross-discipline engineering team in Mission Systems that encompasses embedded Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity and Anti-Tamper Engineering.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Performing key systems engineering elements to meet a given program’s requirements
Assist with the design and develop system security architectures
Assist with the definition of key capabilities and performance requirements
Perform detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to assist with the translation of customer requirements into hardware and software specifications as they pertain to system security
Develop an understanding of system interfaces and how to protect them
Assist with ensuring the product requirements integrate into the total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Develops modifications to existing products to meet unique customer needs, and supports/leads the development of system security functions
Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team, supporting design reviews and integration and test activities as needed.
Present solutions to customers and senior management using tailored material based on the audience
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Security Systems Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain active DoD secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting
System Engineering knowledge of DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to: EO/IR, Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.
Familiarity with requirements development and derivation or validation and verification
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain active DoD secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting
System Engineering knowledge of DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to: EO/IR, Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.
Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degrees in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
Experience with hardware design, design verification testing, reverse engineering and/or embedded software development
Experience working on a cross-discipline team
Experience working with Government agencies
Experience in technical leadership role(s)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers
Ability to travel occasionally CONUS (at least 10%)
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting.
Salary Range: $109,900 – $164,900
Salary Range 2: $136,300 – $204,500
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
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Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
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