Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Security Engineer - 20683
Northrop Grumman4 days ago
Roy, UT, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$79k - $148k/yr
Responsibilities
- Review developed and commercial off-the-shelf software to verify compliance with software assurance requirements.
- Research, identify, and assess software vulnerabilities, security risks, non-compliance, and mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to software assurance program plans, goals, objectives, milestones, Statements of Work, and milestone exit criteria.
- Participate in working groups and customer meetings while communicating technical risks, approaches, and findings.
- Develop technical documentation and support courses of action using applicable regulations, policies, and systems security principles.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance at application, with a current investigation within the last six years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program access.
- Systems Engineer level: a Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of experience.
- Principal Systems Engineer level: a Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience, a master's degree plus 3 years, or a PhD plus 1 year.
- Experience in a software or systems security role, vulnerability mitigation, technical communication, presentations, and documentation.
- Preferred qualifications include software testing and development, static code analysis, debugging, C-based programming, Git, Bitbucket, GitLab, GCC, Windows, Linux, Risk Management Framework, security controls, and STIGs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance and work/life resources; paid time off; wellness resources; and employee discounts.
- Standard 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Full-time employment in Roy, Utah, supporting a classified defense program.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).