Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (AHT)
United States-California-Manhattan Beach$101k–$188kPosted Jul 22, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsCyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (AHT)United States-California-Manhattan BeachApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10241619RELOCATION 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 that can also support IT material requirements preparation (Bill of Materials or BOM), planning and coordination with the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team to support program execution and proposals based out of Manhattan Beach, CA. Our Team develops and supports state-of-the-art Mission Planning software systems, and the IT material in scope is typically software development tool licenses and computing/network equipment hardware maintenance agreements.The individual will be responsible for operating in an Agile team environment to perform the following: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 1253.Collaborate with SW development and cyber teams on implementing and documenting plans for system deployment.Troubleshoot HW/SW deployments in a development CI/CD environment and at customer sites.Implement changes to HW, SW, and networking configurationsWork with customer ISSMs/ISSOs to develop and implement changes in environments operating under, or seeking, an ATO/IATT.Provide technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs.Support installation and checkout of systems at customer sites and support subsequent acceptance testing of deployed systems.Understand Statement of Work (SOW) for both NG and Suppliers and prepare IT material requirements documents (BOM).Coordinates all IT material proposal requirements (BOM) with the GSC team for pricing, review and approval.Works closely with Program Management and Supply Chain Management to ensure supplier quotes comply with program requirements.Submits all material proposal BOMS to the price cost analysts and sector BOM team for review and approvalResearches and analyzes historical data to develop cost models to support proposal effortsSupports material requirements (BOM) reviews with management and customer representativesEstablishes and continuously manages detailed IT material purchasing schedules to ensure material is up to date and available for program purposes.The 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 window.Travel to CONUS customer sites up to 25% of time.All work must be performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA or at customer locations.Basic QualificationsUS Citizenship and Active DoD Top Secret...