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Staff Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity Project Lead - Northrop Grumman
Security Engineer
Lead complex cybersecurity projects as a Staff Systems Engineer, driving secure system design, implementation, and integration across high‑profile defense platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee end‑to‑end secure system solutions for classified defense projects.
- Lead cross‑functional teams, coordinating requirements, design, testing, and deployment.
- Implement robust security controls, threat modeling, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with Top Secret clearance standards and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in secure systems engineering.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in systems engineering with a focus on cybersecurity.
- Proven leadership in managing large, multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, network security, and secure software development life cycle.
- Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain within 90 days.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Skills
linuxnetwork security