Cyber Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software‑secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Cyber Systems Engineer based out of Annapolis, MD. 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience, a master’s degree with 0 years of related experience, or a PhD with one year of related experience, OR 6+ 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.

• 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…