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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Engineer Software - Cyber... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $142,200.0 - $213,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Unix, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Hypervisor, Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Network Security, Nmap, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SAP (Applications), Security Content Automation Protocol, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Containerization, Information Technology, Nessus, Nexpose, Tools for Reporting, Operating System Security, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glbxfy ## About the Role Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a **Senior Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security** to join our team **on site in** **San Diego, CA.** The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct., + Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. + One of the following: DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program (CWQP), DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certifications (CompTIA SecurityX (CASP), CISSP, CSSLP) + Experience in the field of cybersecurity including common terms, fundamental technical elements, operating system security, network security, and software security. + Experience with Development, review and approval methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. + Experience with system vulnerability management and security implementation as well as direct experience with DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, security processes, and documentation/reporting using RMF, NIST, or CNSSI guidance as required. + Experience using and working with fundamental information technology principles, concepts and techniques including software languages, design concepts, test methods, and integration practices. + Must possess familiarity/knowledge of both Windows and UNIX based platforms (e.g. RedHat), hypervisor, and containerized environments as well as basic systems engineering principles and concepts. + Experience with compliance and vulnerability reporting tools (Nessus, Nexpose, SCAP, ACAS, Nmap, SAST, DAST). + Strong organizational and communication skills and experience working with stakeholders at a variety of levels between organizations. + **Active U.S. Government Top Secret SCI Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)** . + Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Preferred Qualifications: + Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. + Systems security experience and one of the following higher-level certifications (CISSP- ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CSSLP). + 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. + Experience submitting authorization content and artifacts to support authorizing authority's ongoing assessment and risk acceptance decisions. + Experience performing 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. + Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information systems throughout the systems development lifecycle. _We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do._ ## Description + Ensure system designs and implementations are consistent with policies, requirements, and directives, including compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmark, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) and Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). 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