Job Description

Salary: $121,400 - 226,700 per year Requirements:

• We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
• For Level 03, Principal: A Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s Degree with 3 years, or a Ph.D. with no experience. Alternatively, an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• For Level 04, Sr. Principal: A Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of experience, a Master’s Degree with 7 years, or a Ph.D. with 4 years. Again, an additional 4 years of experience may be taken as a substitute for a degree.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph at the time of application is essential.
• Experience in planning and setting up enterprise-level security tools, including the configuration, installation, and operations management of tools like Splunk, Rapid7, Trellix, and SQL databases.
• A DoD IAT Level II Security+ Certification is required.
• Background in Department of Defense (DoD) System Security Engineering activities is beneficial.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development based on control listings is expected.
• Proficiency in managing tasks related to the engineering and implementation of Program Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)/Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools is crucial.
• Skilled in evaluating the system security posture of the Program in line with customer requirements and directives.
• Ability to modify commercial security methods and technologies within sensitive environments per NIST 800-53 is advantageous.
• Experience with RMF (NIST 800-37) accreditation processes including documentation, scanning, assessment, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) management, and all RMF procedures is essential.

Responsibilities:

• As a key member of our team, you will be tasked with:
• Driving progress with the Programs’ SIEM & SOAR enterprise implementations.
• Ensuring the successful planning, configuration, and operation of cybersecurity tools within an enterprise setting.
• Interfacing with both technical and managerial teams to effectively communicate cybersecurity needs and processes.
• Evaluating and enhancing the system security posture while adhering to customer guidelines.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary teams and playing a pivotal role in the development of technological proposals.

Technologies:

• SQL
• Security
• Splunk
• Ansible
• JIRA

More:

At Northrop Grumman, we offer our employees remarkable opportunities to work on groundbreaking systems that make a significant difference in people's lives globally, now and for future generations. Our innovative spirit has kept us at the edge of numerous technological advancements in history. We are in search of individuals with daring ideas, courage, and an adventurous spirit to collaborate in crafting a transformative future while enjoying the journey. Our culture fosters intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and authenticity in the workplace, coupled with an unyielding drive to achieve what others deem impossible.

Joining Northrop Grumman Space Systems means becoming part of a team that is pushing the limits of innovation and redefining engineering capabilities. You can expect to engage in cutting-edge technology development and infrastructure while providing crucial advantages to our warfighters. Our office is located in Aurora, CO. We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants from all walks of life.

last updated 44 week of 2025

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