Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber ISSO/Scrum Master (26-349)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber ISSO/Scrum Master (26-349) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

 

NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel

 

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

 

Position Overview:

 

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

 

Serve as the main ISSO, Scrum Master, and primary contact for designated systems and stakeholders. Manage and coordinate ATO support, SSP updates, continuous monitoring, POA&M activities, and risk acceptance procedures. Lead an ISSO team responsible for system security, authorization, compliance, and risk oversight.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Oversee day-to-day execution of security and compliance activities for assigned systems

• Coordinate with Information Owners, System/Application Owners, technical teams, privacy stakeholders, and governance teams to resolve issues and track remediation

• Oversee preparation of systems and documentation for Security Control Assessments (SCAs), audits, and ongoing authorization

• Track system risks, assessment findings, POA&M activities, and remediation status to ensure timely resolution

• Oversee maintenance of system artifacts and records in GRC platforms such as eMASS or Xacta

• Facilitate recurring stakeholder meetings and provide compliance status updates, reports, and risk summaries

• Provide task oversight, coordination, and guidance to ISSO personnel supporting assigned systems

• Ensure assigned systems remain aligned with JSIG, NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and agency cybersecurity requirements

• Support and maintain reporting dashboards, status tracking, and collaboration artifacts across Jira, Confluence, and related collaboration platforms

• Perform Cyber Tasks as required by the Cyber Lead

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline from an accredited university, along with 12 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience; or 16 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAM Level III or higher (such as CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CCISO, GSLC, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Extensive hands-on experience with supporting ATO packages, ongoing monitoring, POA&M management, and risk activities
• Strong working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and federal compliance requirements
• Experience serving as a lead coordinator or primary liaison for system-security activities
• Experience using GRC tools like eMASS or Xacta.
• Excellent skills in communication, coordination, organization, and engaging stakeholders

 

What We Can Offer You:

 

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

 

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

 

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

 

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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,200.00

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.