Principal Systems Security Engineer

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Systems Security Engineer to support anti-tamper and/or cybersecurity development for sensor payloads and secure mission security solutions at the San Antonio, TX site.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle systems security engineering for Anti-Tamper and/or Cybersecurity, including architecture design, trade studies, requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices
• Support development and implementation of hardware and software Anti-Tamper and/or CyberSecurity techniques and countermeasures to protect assets and improve operational integrity and reliability
• Support compliance with US Government policies (including examples such as JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DODI 5200.39) by:
  • Supporting secure system architecting
  • Reviewing processes and tailoring controls
  • Approving documented procedures and artifacts
  • Overseeing security testing and analysis
• Perform analyses to validate security requirements and define additional safeguards as needed
• Collaborate with US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti-Tamper/CyberSecurity solutions for international export markets, ensuring security compliance with Tri-Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US-deployed and exported military systems
• Use reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective Anti-Tamper/CyberSecurity solutions
• Conduct Technical Release Analyses in accordance with US Government security governance, service policies, and licensing precedents, including:
  • Preparing, assessing, and certifying Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and higher information determinations for licensing
  • Supporting Critical Program Information determinations for licensing
• Coordinate Technology Release efforts with program personnel by working with stakeholders and SMEs, including development and delivery of training on Technology Release processes
• Manage and communicate analyses and modifications related to system, subsystem, or sensor exportability to ensure compliance with international standards
• Apply intermediate understanding of cryptographic security protocols to protect sensitive information
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) through pre-test preparation, active participation in testing, result analysis, and report preparation
• Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, and maintain Security Plans and updates to POA&M (Plan of Actions and Milestones)
• Support strategic planning for Anti-Tamper and CyberSecurity technology development aligned with global strategic priorities and policy direction
• Partner with program teams and global Business Development stakeholders to incorporate international requirements and features, supporting product line initiatives for global market success
• Participate in communities of practice to build domain knowledge and support continuous professional development

Requirements

• Education and experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field with 5 years of related experience
  • OR Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3 years of related experience
  • OR PhD in a STEM field with 1 year of related experience
• Two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience with DoD platforms/systems, sensors, and/or sub-systems (examples include EO/IR, embedded software or cryptography, satellite, architecture development, hardware design, RF, radar, and undersea sensors)
• Two (2) years experience (individually or collectively) in one or more areas:
  • Anti-Tamper or Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework
  • Cybersecurity Resiliency
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Security requirements development
  • System Security Integration & Testing
  • Security Validation and verification
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret Clearance (additional customer-specified clearance may apply)

Technologies

• NIST 800-53
• JSIG
• DAAPM
• CNSSI 1253
• DODI 5200.39
• Tri-Service Committee
• ST&E
• POA&M
• EO/IR
• RF
• Radar
• Cryptography

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus (depending on the position)
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (employees in Vice President or Director positions)

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation assistance may be available

Travel

• Yes, 10% of the Time

Clearance

• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: Secret

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields
• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance
• Experience with Systems Security Engineering development of DoD weapon systems
• Experience with Hardware (Firmware) Assurance, Attack Surface Analysis and Reporting, Software/Firmware Encryption, and Secure Key Handling
• Experience with identifying and mitigating software vulnerabilities and performing integration testing of mitigations
• Experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers

Salary and Application Timing

• Primary level salary range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 (USD per year)
• Application period: estimated 20 days from the job posting date (may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability)