Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

United States-Florida-Melbourne$87.2k–$162kPosted Jul 21, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsCyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems EngineerUnited States-Florida-MelbourneApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10241522RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer/ Cyber Systems Engineer based out of Melbourne, FL. Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.Responsibilities:Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 and CNSSI 1253Collaborate with SW development and cyber teams on implementing and documenting plans for system deploymentTroubleshoot HW/SW deployments in a development CI/CD environment and at customer sitesImplement changes to HW, SW, and networking configurationsWork with customer ISSMs/ISSOs to develop and implement changes in environments operating under, or seeking, an ATO/IATTProvide technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needsSupport installation and checkout of systems at customer sites and support subsequent acceptance testing of deployed systemsThe role is mission critical, time sensitive, and requires an individual who can hit the ground running, navigate a complex stakeholder environment, and maintain the highest standards of security while delivering results within a tight windowTravel to CONUS customer sites up to 25% of timeAll work must be performed on-site in Melbourne, FL or at customer locations.Basic QualificationsUS Citizenship and Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Programs clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)Ability to obtain a Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) security clearanceFor Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity, Computer/Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline and 2+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experienceFor Principal Cyber Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity, Computer/Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experienceBackground in SW/HW integration/troubleshooting/test principles, COTS SW/HW incorporation, and field supportExperience with HW and SW administration within a restricted program SW Development Life CycleHands-on experience deploying and configuring Linux and/or Windows systems per DoD STIG requirementsCompTIA Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 certification)Preferred (nice to have) Qualifications:Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Strong...

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