Northrop Grumman · 14 hours ago
Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security (San Diego CA)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security to join their Software organization in San Diego, California. The role involves developing software for flight and mission critical systems, performing security engineering, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards throughout the system lifecycle.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems
Support security process, analysis, coordination, assessment, documentation, software research
Provide security impacts and risk assessments of new system components and emerging technologies
Contribute to the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), through the required government policy (i.e., NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI, etc.), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities
Implement, document, test, and verify established security requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience
One of the following: DoD 8570 IAM Level I, IAT Level II/ IAM Level I Certifications (Network+ CE, or Security+ CE)
Experience with compliance and vulnerability reporting tools (Nessus, Nexpose, SCAP, ACAS, Nmap, SAST, DAST)
Must possess familiarity/knowledge of both Windows and UNIX based platforms (e.g. RedHat and Solaris), hypervisor, and containerized environments as well as basic systems engineering principles and concepts
Experience using and working with fundamental information technology principles, concepts and techniques to include software languages, design concepts, test methods, and integration practices
Experience in the field of cybersecurity including common terms, fundamental technical elements, operating system security, network security, and software security
Active DoD Top Secret (in-scope) clearance, with the ability to obtain (and maintain) special program access (PAR)
Preferred
Masters STEM degree with experience performing Information Systems Security duties in addition to DoD 8570 IAM Level I, one of the following IAT Level II Certifications (Network+ CE or Security+ CE), and one of the following higher-level certifications (CEH, CASP+, CISM, CISSP)
Experience with the implementation of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications, federal regulations, and DoD policies
Experience in documenting the security posture of an information system and reporting on security controls assigned to the system
Strong organizational and communication skills and experience working with people at a variety of levels within the organization
Experience with system vulnerability management and security implementation as well as direct experience with DoD A&A activities, security processes, and documentation/reporting using RMF, NIST, or CNSSI guidance as required
Experience submitting authorization content and artifacts to support authorizing authority's ongoing assessment and risk acceptance decisions
Experience performing moderately complex security information technology tasks independently and validating security assessments and reviews
Experience applying security hardening to information systems and networks under the guidance of the RMF
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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