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# Principal / Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,300 - $187,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Technologies, Software Security, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Static Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293515/principal-senior-principal-cyber-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience; PhD. plus 1 year of relevant experience
 * Must possess DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (e.g. Security+)
 * Demonstrated experience in governance, risk, and compliance, and Implementation and assessment of security controls.
 * Working knowledge of:
 + DoD 8500.01, * Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience; PhD. plus 4 years of relevant experience
 * Must possess DOD 8570 IAT Level II or greater (e.g. Security+)
 * Demonstrated experience in governance, risk, and compliance, and Implementation and assessment of security controls.
 * Working knowledge of:
 + DoD 8500.01, * Bachelor's or Master's degree with a technical emphasis (e.g. Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, EE).
 * Possess active Secret DoD Security Clearance.
 * Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation and interpersonal skills necessary to support activities/challenges working with engineering teams, management, customers, partners and government

## Description

Candidate will perform Cybersecurity tasks to implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Including: Selection and implementation of security controls to meet applicable government standards, Interfacing with engineering teams practicing Agile development methods, applying specific understanding of the risk management framework (RMF), and using knowledge of government Cyber requirements applicable to weapons systems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

 * Have fundamental knowledge of DOD Systems Engineering practices, network technologies, system development life-cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications;
 * Understand how their tasks fit within the overall program operational objectives and perform their work accordingly, have strong verbal/written communication skills, the ability to work well within a team environment, and strong analytical capabilities with the interest in applying troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve problems.
 * Develop and document technical documentation and procedures as needed
 * Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment
 * Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration
 * Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan
 * Provide analysis, design, development, implementation and security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
 * Serve as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting high-level technical and practical expertise
 * Support the continuous assessment of IA Control compliance for the program
 * Expected to perform peer reviews of customer facing cyber documentation, + DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs)
 + Vulnerability Remediation, System Security Plans (SSPs)
 + Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs)
 + Remediation Planning
 + Security Assessments
 + Auditing
 + Cloud Security
 + Security Development Operations (SecDevOps)
 + Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
 * U.S. citizenship is required
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required., + DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs)
 + Vulnerability Remediation, System Security Plans (SSPs)
 + Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs),
 + Remediation Planning
 + Security Assessments
 + Auditing
 + Cloud Security
 + Security Development Operations (SecDevOps)
 + Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
 * U.S. citizenship is required
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.