Cyber Systems Engineer

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives around the world. We foster a culture of bold ideas, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration. Join our Mission Systems support team in San Antonio, TX as a Cyber Systems Engineer where you will contribute to national defense programs by providing expert support in cybersecurity and systems engineering. This role is contingent upon customer approval and meeting final clearance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to design, build, and maintain defense cyber security systems.
• Administer systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Define protection plans, develop requirements, integrate systems, and conduct tests.
• Develop and verify system engineering requirements and technology protection capabilities.
• Serve as a principal liaison between our team and the customer, providing expert technical guidance and support.
• Apply agile methodologies to enhance cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems.
• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with RMF and STIG requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative cloud-based solutions while maintaining strong cybersecurity protocols.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations to stakeholders and customers.

Required Qualifications

• An active DoD Top Secret Clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Eligibility for SCI clearance.
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field, with 2 years of IT systems deployment and administration experience (6 years may substitute for a degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex, cross‑domain issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively.
• Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment.
• Proven experience in applying agile methodologies to develop cybersecurity capabilities for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of Cross Domain Solution (CDS) concepts and implementation.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles within cloud and on-prem environments.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, cybersecurity policy standards, and requirements development.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, and a 9/80 Work Schedule (where available).