Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are seeking a Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to join our NGP team. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA or Azusa, CA. What You’ll get to Do: As a Cyber Systems Engineer on this team, you will be responsible for the following: STIG Evaluation, Provide security considerations to inform systems engineering efforts with the objective to reduce errors, flaws, and weakness that may constitute security vulnerability leading to unacceptable asset loss and consequences, Cyber scans applicability and justification, Customization for customer needs and explaining in layman terms. You’ll bring these qualifications: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, Active Secret clearance required at the time of application, Familiarity with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) documentation (e.g. Cybersecurity Strategies, Information Support Plans, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Experience with STIG evaluation, Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings to program leadership and customers, Familiarity with Space to Ground encryption processes, Working experience with cyber scans applicability and justification. These qualifications would be nice to have: 5+ years of system engineering and/or system security engineering experience, Experience working in an Agile development environment, Excellent technical writing and team building skills, Active TS/SCI clearance.