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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 - $290,600 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467374447&tx=JR2317FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in STEM(Science, Technology,Engineering or Mathematics)with at least 10 yearsofrelatedexperience, orMaster'sand 8years'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. GovernmentTop Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain andmaintainSCI approval/access These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * PMP Certification * Prior experiencewithdemonstratedtechnical leadership of weapon system integration * Software engineering lifecycle managementexperience * Strong cost, schedule, technical,managementand 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 ofNISPOMand DD254with implementation and education of security 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,resiliencyand survivability * CISSP Certification or other DoDI 8570or equivalentqualification * 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 Product Protection requirements to include Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Security, acquisition risk management, and security countermeasure implementation. You will lead a cross-functional team spanning the CONUS 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