Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer -18090
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
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.
We are seeking a Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer - 18090 to serve as the primary technical liaison for a high impact DoD program. The role requires deep systems engineering expertise, hands on management of the technical baseline, and close collaboration with cybersecurity subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure that all supplier deliverables are secure, compliant, and fully integrated into the program architecture. This position will be located in Roy, UT.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Lead Technical Oversight – Act as the engineering “single point of contact” for the program, aligning all supplier activities with the approved systems architecture and cybersecurity controls.
Systems Engineering V Model Execution – Drive requirements capture, functional allocation, interface definition, verification, and acceptance testing across every acquisition phase.
Define & Manage Statements of Work (SSOW) – Work with program managers, acquisition personnel, and cybersecurity SMEs to produce clear, measurable SSOWs that embed security requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
RFI/RFP Technical Content Development – Partner with the Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) to craft technically sound, security focused solicitation packages.
Technical Evaluation & Negotiation Support – Lead proposal assessments, incorporate cybersecurity risk analyses, and advise the SMTL during contract negotiations.
Review & Approve Subcontractor Deliverables – Validate technical and security deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from cross functional SMEs, ensuring compliance with the program baseline and cyber risk posture.
Baseline & Configuration Management – Maintain the integrated technical baseline, track configuration changes, and enforce traceability to system requirements and cybersecurity design/architecture.
Risk & Opportunity Management – Identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and cyber risks and gaps; maintain a risk register aligned with program metrics.
Action Item Coordination – Own the SMT technical action item tracker, facilitating transparent communication and accountability among engineering, procurement, and cybersecurity teams.
Performance Tracking – Establish measurable technical and cybersecurity maturity goals; monitor progress against schedule, cost, and performance indicators.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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?
This position’s 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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
14 Years w
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