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We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You'll Get to Do

As a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system or program.

• Serve as the point of contact for reporting any security or privacy incidents, facilitating prompt and accurate communication with the appropriate authorities.

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and compliance of security configuration guidelines (Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), security requirement guides, etc.)

• Supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems by directly compiling body of evidence authorization packages.

• Responsible for developing and executing test procedures to verify security controls

• Train, mentor and guide Cybersecurity engineers in successful completion of applicable certifications IAW AFMAN 17-1303

• Conduct cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, and reports

• Provide Cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams

• Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed

• Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 7 years of experience; OR 5 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; OR 3 years of experience with STEM PhD degree

  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.

• Experience supporting the development of RMF assessment and authorization artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-37.

• Knowledge of Cyber Security Engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and/or methodologies.

• Possess current Security+ CE Certification

• Candidate must be a US Citizen

• Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance. An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills, capable of briefing customers / upper management, collaborating with engineering teams, and aligning with stakeholders.

• Possess a current IASAE II certification (CISSP) in accordance with DoDD 8140 or able to obtain within 5 months of hire.

• Experience authoring and maintaining critical program documents such as System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans, etc.