Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Principal/Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer
United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer to join their Rolling Meadows team. The role involves developing sensor payloads and mission security solutions while ensuring compliance with government policies and enhancing system security through various engineering practices.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrate full life cycle development experience encompassing architecture design, trade studies, Anti-Tamper / Cybersecurity requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices
Support the development and implementation of hardware and software Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity techniques and countermeasures to protect assets and enhance operational integrity and reliability
Implement and ensure compliance with government policies (e.g., JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DODI 5200.39, etc.) by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures
Conduct thorough analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security
Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions for international export markets, ensuring compliance with Tri-Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US-deployed and exported military systems
Utilize reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions
Conduct Technical Release Analyses in accordance with US Government security governance, service policies, and licensing precedents. Prepare, assess, and certify Controlled Unclassified Information and higher information and Critical Program Information determinations for licensing
Coordinate Technology Release efforts with program personnel by engaging relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure successful outcomes, to include development and delivery of training on Technology Release processes to program personnel
Manage and communicate the necessary analyses and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards
Apply intermediate understanding of cryptographic security protocols to safeguard sensitive information
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by government authorities through comprehensive pre-test preparations, active participation in testing, result analysis, and the preparation of required reports
Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, as well as technical and coordination efforts, while preparing and maintaining the system Security Plans and updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
Support strategic planning for Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity technology development that aligns with global strategic priorities and influences current and future policies
Collaborate effectively with program teams and global Business Development stakeholders to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes and drive product line initiatives for global market success
Actively participate in communities of practice to enhance domain knowledge and foster continuous professional development throughout the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 5+ years of related experience, a Master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of related experience or a PhD in a STEM field with +1 year of related experience
Two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience with DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to: EO/IR, Embedded Software or Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc
Two (2) years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification
Two (2) years of experience with Anti-Tamper / Cyber Security, Reverse Engineering and/or Cyber Security Risk Management Framework / Cyber Resiliency
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field with 8+ years of related experience, a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of related experience
Two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience with DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to: EO/IR, Embedded Software or Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc
Two (2) years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification
Two (2) years of experience with Anti-Tamper / Cyber Security, Reverse Engineering and/or Risk Management Framework / Cyber Resiliency
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
Preferred
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Experience with Hardware (Firmware) Assurance, Software Attack Surface Analysis Report, Select Software/Firmware Encryption, and Secure Key Handling
Experience with identifying and mitigating software assurance vulnerabilities and performing integration testing of mitigation/resolution
Experience with contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase