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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Staff Engineer Systems - Network Risk & Compliance Le - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Iterative and Incremental Development, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Administration, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Systems Development Life Cycle, Rhapsody, SAP (Applications), Systems Modeling Language, UML, Cisco - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9159794/sentinel-staff-engineer-systems-network-risk-compliance-le ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, 8 years of experience with PhD * Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need * Familiarity with regulatory mandates such as FISMA, DFARS * 4+ years of experience with security assessments and STIG compliance * 2+ years of experience with developing network documentation such as security plans * 2+ years of experience coordinating/preparing authorizations such as ATOs or SSAAs * 2+ years of experience with facilitating RIOs and/or implementing the RMF for a network * CISSP, GSEC, or DoD Cybersecurity Certification (CDP) * 6+ years of experience with designing, architecting, and/or deploying complex network infrastructures * 2+ years of experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods (including using SysML or UML in Cameo or Rhapsody) * 4+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc... * 3+ years of strong program execution skills; demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones * 5+ years strong partnership/collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team * 4+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development * Familiarity with DoD approved routing/switching platforms, DoD security frameworks, NIST 800-53, * Master's Degree in a relevant technical specialty * 2+ years of experience with DOORS * Experience with ICBMs, Missile Programs, Command and Control, or Communications related programs * Communication and leadership skills and experience leading small teams in a dynamic work environment * Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production * Experience with technical reviews for large-scale and complex system development * Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations * Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification ## Description Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: * Drive/facilitate networking Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIOs) and Internal Review Teams (IRTs) * Implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF) across the network * Track open RMF tasks and ensure all findings are closed before each MPE * Ensure all network changes meet the RMF and other regulatory mandates * Coordinate Authority to Operate (ATOs) for program networks * Write Security Plans (SSP), conduct STIG compliance, and manage Security Assessment Report (SAR) closure * Prepare the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) * Provide networking compliance SME inputs program-wide * Coordinate with other network development teams * Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development * Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists * Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed * Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system * Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables * Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing * Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements * Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal * Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements * Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable * Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies * Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)