Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer

Northrop Grumman is supporting the Sentinel program and has openings for a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03/T-04) in Roy, UT on onsite basis. This role emphasizes vulnerability and risk analysis, system security assessments, and clear communication of results to stakeholders. A structured 9/80 work schedule, robust benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to program protection efforts are key parts of the role.

Compensation: USD 98,400 - 184,200 per year. Primary level salary range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00. Secondary level salary range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00.

Responsibilities

• Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in executing Program Initiatives
• Review and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders, including assessing and proposing mitigations for system security vulnerabilities and risks across the program life cycle
• Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments
• Support MDT with other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and SAP access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs
• Demonstratable experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities
• Demonstratable experience creating risks and developing mitigation plans for those risks
• Strong written communication skills, including experience developing documentation
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university
• Experience with the degree: 5 years with Bachelor’s, 3 years with Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Work Schedule, Travel, and Relocation

• Standard work schedule: 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off
• Travel: 10%
• Relocation assistance: may be available

Level Requirements (as applicable)

• Systems Engineer (T03 level): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years with Bachelor’s, 3 years with Master’s, or 1 year with a PhD
• Principal Systems Engineer (T04 level): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years with Bachelor’s, 6 years with Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities
• Experience communicating technical approaches and findings clearly
• Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practices
• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
• Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37
• Experience with operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), or physical security analysis (including facilities analysis and security management)
• Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs, including knowledge of applying SSE principles across cybersecurity, counterfeit awareness, anti-tamper, HW/SW assurance, OPSEC, and other measures to protect critical program information (CPI)
• Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems
• Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses
• Familiarization with DODI 5200.44
• Experience performing Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
• Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military Programs