Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastruct Security Clearance

Position: Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastruct with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead to our team of qualified, diverse individuals within Research and Advanced Design's Battle Management operating unit. This role will be located in El Segundo, CA. The Infrastructure & Security Lead establishes the identity-access-management framework and is responsible for multi-level security controls, anti-tamper/zero-ize procedures, and continuous monitoring for the C2 product line.

The Lead works closely with the Networking Architect to embed VPN, TACLANE and SD-WAN protections and supports rapid software integration while safeguarding classified data. As an autonomous, security-focused professional, the selected individual should drive a culture of zero-trust, continuous improvement, and proactive cyber-hygiene across the entire solution.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Design and implement identity-access-management, role-based access control, and zero-trust security architecture for a portable C2 system.

* Deploy logging, log aggregation, and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Syslog) to support forensic analysis and system health.

* Manage mobile-device management, license/subscription tracking, and system-status dashboards across laptops, tablets, and rugged equipment.

* Coordinate with the Networking Architect to embed encryption, anti-tamper, zeroize, and BLOS security controls. This position will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote/hybrid statement of work. This position will also require the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. This role can be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead level or the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead:
* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.

* Experience with cybersecurity and infrastructure operations for DoD or classified environments.

* Hands-on, demonstrated experience with MFA, IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta), MDM solutions (Intune, Mobi Control), and logging/monitoring suites.

* Proven ability to implement secure, scalable infrastructures supporting rapid software integration and continuous deployment.

* Knowledge of BLOS communications security, TACLANE, and anti-tamper requirements.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead:
* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.

* Experience with cybersecurity and infrastructure operations for DoD or classified environments.

* Hands-on, demonstrated experience with MFA, IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta), MDM solutions (Intune, Mobi Control), and logging/monitoring suites.

* Proven ability to implement secure, scalable infrastructures supporting rapid software integration and continuous deployment.

* Knowledge of BLOS communications security, TACLANE, and anti-tamper requirements.

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