Sentinel Sr Principal Information Assurance Engineer - Systems Security

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10187030

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: -Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: -1At 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, Sentinel Systems Security Engineering (SSE) Team is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Senior Principal Information Assurance Engineer (Level 4) for Program Protection and Supply Chain Risk Management. You will be responsible for performing system security threat assessments and risk mitigation for the overall program, supply chain elements, processes and actors, and provide results. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and make offer a competitive relocation package. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Designs and implements information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements for program protection, supply chain risk management, operations security, cryptography, counterfeit protection, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis and security management), and industrial base compliance.
  • Establishes and implements system security designs; additionally, you will assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • Validates system security requirements definition and analysis. Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities.
  • Advise and assist SSE leadership with planning and execution of SSE Scope of Work.
  • Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, Program Initiatives, and program maturity commitments.
  • Support MDT with other duties as assigned.
  • In addition to technical skills, you will be a self-starter with strong time management skills. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges will serve you well.Basic Qualifications:
    • 8 years of experience with bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with a PhD. A minimum of 4 years of direct relevant experience required.
    • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
    • 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 need.
    • Minimum 4 years of applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense and/or US Military Programs.
    • Minimum 4 years of leadership in dynamic and diverse environments.
    • Minimum 4 years in researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for threats and vulnerabilities.
    • Minimum 4 years in showing the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with a PhD.
      • 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 preforming operations security and/or counter-espionage and/or physical security analysis.
      • Experience communicating effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
      • Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection.
      • Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management.
      • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools.
      • Knowledge of acquisition threat analysis and protection initiatives for acquisition programs.
      • Military Intelligence, Law Enforcement, or other USG Intelligence agency experience preferred.Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
        • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
        • Educational Assistance
        • Life Insurance
        • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
        • Paid Time Off
        • Health & Wellness Resources
        • Employee DiscountsThis positions standard work schedule is a 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. #SentinelsystemsSalary Range: $124,900 - $187,300The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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