Staff Cyber Systems Engineer Lead - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Join Northrop Grumman as a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer Lead in a remote position that offers you the chance to work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. As a Staff Cyber Systems Engineer Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture of our Digital Ecosystem (DE) across its lifecycle. This position allows you to leverage your expertise in cybersecurity while leading a team of talented engineers.

What You'll Do

• Lead the DE MDT by recruiting a balanced mix of software security analysts, platform engineers, and cyber operations specialists.
• Design a resilient, modular security framework for mission-engineering applications, ensuring compliance with NIST/DoD standards.
• Drive the end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, producing essential security documentation.
• Integrate security practices into the software lifecycle, embedding secure coding standards and automated scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers through workshops and sessions focused on threat modeling and secure development.
• Oversee supply chain integrity by conducting provenance checks and risk assessments for third-party components.
• Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with cyber operations to manage breaches effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security requirements with mission objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 10 years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years in system security engineering, threat modeling, and security architecture.
• Experience with secure coding, static/dynamic analysis, and AI/ML model protection.
• Proficiency in hardening cloud/on-prem infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with cyber test automation tools like OpenSCAP and Snyk.
• Proven record of implementing DevSecOps pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI/ML model governance and incident response playbooks.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Educational assistance and life insurance options.
• Paid time off and health & wellness resources.
• Employee discounts and assistance programs.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.