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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Manhattan Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $151,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9209439/cyber-systems-engineer-principal-cyber-systems-engineer-aht ## About the Role * US Citizenship and Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Programs clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation) * Ability to obtain a Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) security clearance * For Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity, Computer/Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience * For Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity, Computer/Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience * Background in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS SW/HW incorporation, and field support. * Experience with HW and SW administration within a restricted program SW Development Life Cycle * Design & Development (Software) or Procurement (Hardware): Build the software or buy hardware components from approved vendors. * Testing: Verify the software works and that hardware meets safety and performance standards. * Deployment & Configuration: Install software into production and physically configure or assign hardware to users. * Monitoring & Maintenance: Apply patches, fix bugs, and repair or upgrade physical parts. * Hands-on experience deploying and configuring Linux and/or Windows systems per DoD STIG requirements. * CompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification) Preferred (nice to have) Qualifications: Cyber Systems Engineer * Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Strong interpersonal and analytic skills * Experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), AFMSS and/or PFPS * Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team. * Experience with cloud service providers like Azure and AWS, focusing on configuration, integration, and sustainability of cloud-based systems. ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer/ Cyber Systems Engineer based out of Manhattan Beach, CA. Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems. The individual will be responsible for operating in an agile team environment to perform the following: * Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 and CNSSI 1253. * Collaborate with SW development and cyber teams on implementing and documenting plans for system deployment. * Troubleshoot HW/SW deployments in a development CI/CD environment and at customer sites. * Implement changes to HW, SW, and networking configurations * Work with customer ISSMs/ISSOs to develop and implement changes in environments operating under, or seeking, an ATO/IATT. * Provide technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs. * Support installation and checkout of systems at customer sites and support subsequent acceptance testing of deployed systems. * The role is mission critical, time sensitive, and requires an individual who can hit the ground running, navigate a complex stakeholder environment, and maintain the highest standards of security while delivering results within a tight window. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [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) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)