Cyber Systems Engineer 2/3
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
San Diego, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$96k - $179k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assess static code analysis results to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities.
- Perform system vulnerability scans using ACAS and automated STIG tools.
- Conduct manual STIG/SRG verifications for workstations, networking devices, and software source code.
- Create, maintain, and review cybersecurity artifacts supporting Navy authorization and risk decisions.
- Evaluate software and system designs for cybersecurity risks and required protections.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, software, integration and test, and program security teams to flow down, implement, and verify cybersecurity requirements.
Requirements
- Level 2 requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
- Level 3 requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 7 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
- Experience in software security and static code analysis is required.
- Experience with C, C++, C#, or Java is required.
- An active Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and special program access.
- Preferred qualifications include SCA or DAST tools, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity impact assessments, vulnerability scanning, networking, and automation scripting with Ansible, Python, or PowerShell.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The role is on-site in Rancho Bernardo, California, to support classified work and lab/flight activities.
- Travel is approximately 25% and may include reviews, integration events, or customer meetings.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
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).