3h ago
New
$98,400.00 - $147,600.00/yr

Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer - 20433

United States-Utah-Roysenior
EngineeringSecurity Engineer
0 views0 saves0 applied

Quick Summary

Requirements Summary

10% In addition to technical skills, you will be a self-starter with strong time management skills.

Technical Tools
EngineeringSecurity Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

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 Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) / Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-04). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a motivated and qualified Principal Systems Security Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigations. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.


Requirements

~1 min read

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).



  • Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities
  • Experience communicating effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
  • Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practices
  • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
  • Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37
  • Experience with any of the following: operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management)
  • Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)
  • Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems
  • Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses
  • Familiarization with DODI 5200.44
  • Experience performing Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
  • 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 creating risks and developing mitigation plans for those risks
  • Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation


  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD.


  • 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, or 4 years with a PhD.

What We Offer

~1 min read

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

✓Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
✓401k
✓Educational Assistance
✓Life Insurance
✓Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
✓Paid Time Off
✓Health & Wellness Resources
✓Employee Discounts

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-Utah-Roy
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year
$98,400–$147,600 a year
31% below the $177,000 median for Security Engineer jobs on Jobera (651 salaries).
Posted
Today
Employer
has 5,795 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
October 28, 2026
First seen
October 28, 2026
Last seen
October 28, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
0
Repost count
0
Trust Level
63%
Scored at
October 28, 2026

Signal breakdown

freshnesssource trustcontent trustemployer trust
Newsletter

Stay ahead of the market

Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.

A
B
C
D
Join 12,000+ marketers

No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer - 20433$98,400.00 - $147,600.00