Posted:
10/13/2025, 8:38:03 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Lead Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Triton MQ-4C Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will lead a team of Cyber Systems Engineers to support the full life cycle of Triton Programs (i.e., Development, Production, and Sustainment) and execute cyber security related tasks, such as: assess and identify cybersecurity risks in development and implementation; design, integrate, and verify system security solutions; conduct and analyze system scans to ensure cybersecurity compliance. The candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks, working with internal and external stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system.
The candidate will leverage leadership skills to engage their customer counterparts as well as other stakeholders to drive improvements into the weapon system’s cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate is not only an experienced technical leader with exceptional skills in communication and stakeholder engagement, but they are also a highly motivated self-starter. This role is located on-site in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will require up to 25% travel in support of program needs. Hybrid flexibility negotiable.
Basic Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Ability to gain and maintain SCI and Program Access Request (SAP)
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university, with 12 years of engineering experience or 10 years with a Master’s Degree, or 8 years with a PhD
Experience in several of the following Systems Engineering areas:
Technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management
Preparing, presenting, and leading discussion of system engineering materials during formal program reviews
Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change
Developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management, including verification and validation
Developing or updating Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models
Experience in at least one of the following Systems Security Engineering areas:
Managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and working with stakeholders to prioritize and address findings
Developing processes and standards to ensure the development of secure products
Assessing systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Implementing cybersecurity scanning and assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus
Developing cybersecurity compliance packages
Security+ Certified or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Program SCI/SAP
Experience in EVMS
Experience working with cyber authority to obtain ATOs/ATCs
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Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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