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Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Security
Redondo Beach, CA (On-Site/Office)

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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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect.

What You'll Get to Do:

System Level Role, responsible for the Cybersecurity Architecture of a of an extremely complex system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies. The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for analyzing overarching needs by using a structured and logical approach, and developing Cybersecurity Architecture solutions and concepts for various new and emerging capabilities, in collaboration with other architects, including the lead Systems Architect, software architects, hardware architects, and others internal, customer, and supplier stakeholders. The Cybersecurity Architect establishes the Cybersecurity Architecture standards for all system segments to implement

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area OR Redondo Beach, CA .

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD

• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CA SP+CE, CND, CySA+, GIC SP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.)
• Must be familiar with and be able to apply industry-standard security guidance (NIST, IEEE, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies
• Experience in application of standard DOD security practices such as: STIG compliance and System accreditation implementation efforts
• Demonstrated experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle and successfully supporting major reviews
• Demonstrated experience working with architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network and computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect:

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes, specifically system architecture
• Experience with MBSE and Requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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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