Cyber Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman

Cyber Systems Engineer focusing on cybersecurity architecture and assessments for revolutionary systems. Collaborating with technical teams to ensure compliance with security requirements and objectives.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLinthicum • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,600 - $234,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the architecture and design of baked in cybersecurity requirements and protections
Plan, implement, and perform assessment of allocated security controls
Translate allocated security controls into system and segment level requirements
Provide cybersecurity system engineering implementation guidance
Review and Assess stakeholder security objectives and protection needs
Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs/benefits of security functions
Author, support and maintain cybersecurity program documentation
Document findings (POA&M’s) and perform scanning/assessment tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 3 years, PhD with 0 years of experience
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required at time of application
Direct experience developing RMF assessment and authorization documentation
Direct experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Experience with RMF (NIST 800-37) accreditation functions
Experience with requirements development & derivation from allocated controls
Experience developing Security CONOPs and SSPs
Ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with both internal teams and external customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity requirementssecurity controls assessmentsystem engineeringRMF assessment documentationSecurity Technical Implementation GuidesNIST 800-37requirements developmentSecurity CONOPsSSPsanalytical methods

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationevaluative methods

Certifications

Top Secret/SCI security clearance