Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Security Engineer - 20683
Quick Summary
Support courses of action based on knowledge and experience, initiative, guidance, and established regulations and policies Contributes to program plans, goals, objectives,
Support courses of action based on knowledge and experience, initiative, guidance, and established regulations and policies Contributes to program plans, goals, objectives,
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. 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 take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineer (T-02) / Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.
The Systems Security Engineering Team (SSE) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to serve as a System Security Software Assurance Engineer, Level 2 or 3. You will be part of a team of engineers focused on system analysis efforts, review of developed and COTs software, and verification that software is developed in line with software assurance requirements.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Support courses of action based on knowledge and experience, initiative, guidance, and established regulations and policies
- →Contributes to program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones to for Software Assurance
- →Participate in a variety of working groups and customer meetings; ensure communication of risk environment with stakeholders
- →Review technical security assessments of SSE environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies
- →Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments
Requirements
~1 min readThis requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03).
- Experience with Software Test/Development and use of static code analysis tools
- Ability to debug existing software and correct defects
- Solid experience utilizing the C based programming languages
- Experience with source code management (git, bitbucket, Gitlab), Compilers (gcc, ts)
- Experience identifying vulnerabilities and assessing risk for software
- Demonstrated software development experience
- Experience with working in Windows and Linux environments
- Experience with Risk Management Framework, Security Controls and STIGs
- Experience with Static Code Analysis Tools
- Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military Programs
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must be able to obtain & maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Demonstratable experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities
- Demonstratable experience communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings
- Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation
- Experience in a Software/System Security role
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of experience or 0 years with Master’s Degree
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 1 years with PhD
What We Offer
~1 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $79,300–$118,900 a year
- 43% below the $175,000 median for Security Engineer jobs on Jobera (776 salaries).
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 12, 2026
- First seen
- November 12, 2026
- Last seen
- November 13, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 63%
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- November 13, 2026
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