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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel Director 1 - System Security Engineering - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $193,800.0 - $290,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9159783/sentinel-director-1-system-security-engineering ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Scien ce, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with at least 10 years of related experience, or Master's and 8 years' of experience. * Experience leading teams/ and or organizations to achieve a common goal * 2 years of experience with program financial controls, the business acquisition process and operations, defining and implementing a wide range of performance metrics and dashboards to track trends (Ex. CAM, EVMS) * * Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * PMP Certification * Prior experience with demonstrated technical leadership of weapon system integration * Software engineering lifecycle management experience * Strong cost, schedule, technical, management and negotiation skills * A solid understanding of Program Protection and knowledge in the application of System Security Engineering principles in applying the broad spectrum of security measures (Cyber, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI). * A solid understanding of security best practices in addressing supply chain risks * A solid understanding of regulatory requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and DFARS 252.204-7012 * Solid understanding of NISPOM and D D254 with implementation and education of s ecurity classification guide analysis * Familiarity with key customers, influencers, and decision makers * Well versed in industry, and the competitive landscape * Demonstrated experience working with matrixed or virtual teams * Ability to align Northrop Grumman capabilities and help customers meet their mission Objectives * Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation skills, organizational and time management skills, and a strong sales/marketing presence. Candidate must be able to clearly present ideas to senior management, line management, and customers. * Must be able to travel 5-10% of the time * A solid understanding of Cyber protection, resiliency and survivability * CISSP Certification or other DoDI 8570 or equivalent qualification * Experience with RMF, DIACAP, NIST 800-53, security architecture, software assurance * Experience with Trusted System Networks (TSN) analysis * Familiarity with System Theoretic Process Analysis for Security (STPA-Sec) * Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering concepts and tools * Experience with Agile methodologies * Active TS/SCI ## Description Direct and lead a multi-disciplinary team in support of Program Protection and Produ ct Prot ection requirements to include S upply Chain Risk Management , Supply Chain Secu rity , ac quisition risk m anagemen t, and secu rity coun terme asure imple mentation . You will l ead a cr oss-fu nctional team spann ing the CON US in the performance of System security engineering activities to include: requirements, architecture, design, threat and vulnerability analysis, development, evaluation, assessment and authorization supporting all phases of systems development and production in the areas of Information Assurance (IA) / system security engineering, security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) as per RMF (Risk Management Framework), Supply Chain Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DFARS 252.204-7012, Hardware/Software Assurance, and protection of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Technologies (CT). Execute on strategic planning and cost / schedule focused delivery and mitigation of program risks tied to milestone execution and management of program baseline scope Participate as an active program team member in key recurring operations, including NCTA planning and review, program management reviews, recurring status reporting, staff meetings, etc. Support program level requirements for multi-sector interfaces and activities where required Provide leadership and guidance to a geographically dispersed cross functional matrixed team ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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