Posted:
3/30/2026, 4:38:22 AM
Location(s):
Colorado, United States ⋅ Aurora, Colorado, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 4 to support a program out of our Aurora, CO location.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
• Assist with the implementation of system security architectures.
• Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs.
• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• Serve as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) supporting high-level technical and practical expertise.
• This position requires practical experience in developing and implementing a security baseline and must be able to communicate their significance and relevancy in a clear, detailed manner.
This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/ Full Scope polygraph required at time of application
Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification.
Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification.
Experience in configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix and Splunk among other industry standard technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification at or exceeding IASAE level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum and CISSP-ISSEP for Level III)
DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software