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# Sentinel - Systems Security Engineer level 2/3 (20009)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, SAP (Applications), Trusted Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9221104/sentinel-systems-security-engineer-level-23-20009

## About the Role

This position may be filled at a Systems Engineer level or at a Principal Systems Engineer level

 * Requires a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience; or a master's degree with 1 year of related experience (Principal level requires 5 years with a bachelor's; or 3 years with a master's)
 * Must be a US Citizen with an active US Government Secret Security Clearance with investigation in the last 6 years or in Continuous Evaluation (CE) and ability to obtain & maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
 * Must have the 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 needs
 * Requires experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities
 * *Additional qualifications for principal level: Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, and experience with DODI 5200.44, * Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military Programs.
 * Experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for threats and vulnerabilities.
 * Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities
 * Experience communicating effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
 * Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practices.
 * Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management.
 * Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
 * Experience with Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense and/or US Military Programs.
 * Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37
 * DOD 8140 IAT 1-3 Certifications (Security+ / CISSP / CASP+ / etc.)
 * Experience communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings
 * Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation
 * A self-starter with strong time management skills
 * Organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges

## Description

* Responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.
 * Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of Program Initiatives.
 * Reviews and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; additionally, you will assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle.
 * Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments.
 * Self-starters compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors.
 * Support MDT with other duties as assigned.
 * This role may require 10% travel