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$79k – $119k per year
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In office (Roy)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineer or Principal Systems Security Engineer to join our Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.
  • Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of Program Initiatives.
  • Reviews and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; additionally, you will assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments.
  • Self-starters compelled to act in the workplace without requiring prompting from supervisors.
  • Support MDT with other duties as assigned.
  • This role may require 10% travel

Basic Qualifications

This position may be filled at a Systems Engineer level or at a Principal Systems Engineer level

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 1 year of related experience (Principal level requires 5 years with a bachelor's; or 3 years with a master's)
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active US Government Secret Security Clearance with investigation in the last 6 years or in Continuous Evaluation (CE) and ability to obtain & maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
  • Requires experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities
  • *Additional qualifications for principal level: Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, and experience with DODI 5200.44

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military Programs.
  • Experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities
  • Experience communicating effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
  • Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management.
  • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
  • Experience with Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense and/or US Military Programs.
  • Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37
  • DOD 8140 IAT 1-3 Certifications (Security+ / CISSP / CASP+ / etc.)
  • Experience communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings
  • Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation
  • A self-starter with strong time management skills
  • Organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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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