Principal​/Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer - R10212307

Principal/Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer - R

Join to apply for the Principal/Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer - R role at Northrop Grumman

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

We are seeking capable, talented, and motivated team contributors at our Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows site. Our products range from advanced sensing technologies to state‑of‑the‑art targeting and tracking systems that are deployed in Electro‑Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. These systems are designed, developed, built, integrated, and tested by the capable folks at our company to protect the lives of US and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts.

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 are looking for a Principal / Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to join our team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This position requires 100% onsite work.

• Demonstrate full life cycle development experience encompassing architecture design, trade studies, Anti‑Tamper / Cybersecurity requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices.
• Support the development and implementation of hardware and software Anti‑Tamper / Cyber Security techniques and countermeasures to protect assets and enhance operational integrity and reliability.
• Implement and ensure compliance with government policies (e.g., JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, DODI 5200.39, etc.) by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures.
• Conduct thorough analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security.
• Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti‑Tamper / Cyber Security solutions for international export markets, ensuring compliance with Tri‑Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US‑deployed and exported military systems.
• Utilize reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective Anti‑Tamper / Cyber Security solutions.
• Conduct Technical Release Analyses in accordance with US Government security governance, service policies, and licensing precedents. Prepare, assess, and certify Controlled Unclassified Information and higher information and Critical Program Information determinations for licensing.
• Coordinate Technology Release efforts with program personnel by engaging relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure successful outcomes, including development and delivery of training on Technology Release processes to program personnel.
• Manage and communicate the necessary analyses and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Apply intermediate understanding of cryptographic security protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by government authorities through comprehensive pre‑test preparations, active participation in testing, result analysis, and the preparation of required reports.
• Document findings from Assessment and Authorization…