Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado. This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Job Responsibilities: • Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance. • Assist with the implementation of system security architectures. • Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs. • Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment. • Serve as a Cyber Security engineer (ISSE) supporting high-level technical and practical expertise. • This position requires practical experience in developing and implementing a security baseline and must be able to communicate their significance and relevancy in a clear, detailed manner. This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled as either a Level 2 or a Level 3. Basic Qualifications for a Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph at time of application Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification. Currently valid Security CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification. Experience in configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix and Splunk among other industry standard technologies. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph at time of application Experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification. Currently valid Security CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification. Experience in configuring and implementing Rapid 7, Trellix and Splunk among other industry standard technologies. Preferred Qualifications: •DoD 8570 IAM II/III Certification (CAP, GLSC, CISSP, CASP CE). • Certification at or exceeding IASAE level 1 (CISSP or CASP or CSSLP minimum and CISSP-ISSEP for Level III) • DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements. Primary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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