Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret TRAVEL:

Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal OR Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

• Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead to our team of qualified, diverse individuals within Research and Advanced Design's Battle Management operating unit.

This role will be located in El Segundo, CA. The Infrastructure & Security Lead establishes the identity-access-management framework and is responsible for multi-level security controls, anti-tamper/zero-ize procedures, and continuous monitoring for the C2 product line. The Lead works closely with the Networking Architect to embed VPN, TACLANE and SD-WAN protections and supports rapid software integration while safeguarding classified data. As an autonomous, security-focused professional, the selected individual should drive a culture of zero-trust, continuous improvement, and proactive cyber-hygiene across the entire solution.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design and implement identity-access-management, role-based access control, and zero-trust security architecture for a portable C2 system.
• Deploy logging, log aggregation, and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Syslog) to support forensic analysis and system health.
• Manage mobile-device management, license/subscription tracking, and system-status dashboards across laptops, tablets, and rugged equipment.
• Coordinate with the Networking Architect to embed encryption, anti-tamper, zeroize, and BLOS security controls. This position will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote/hybrid statement of work. This position will also require the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. This role can be filled at either the Principal Electronics Engineer
• Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead level or the Senior Principal Electronics Engineer
• Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead level, depending upon the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications for Principal Electronics Engineer

• Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity and infrastructure operations for DoD or classified environments.
• Hands-on, demonstrated experience with

MFA, IAM

platforms (Azure AD, Okta), MDM solutions (Intune, MobiControl), and logging/monitoring suites.

• Proven ability to implement secure, scalable infrastructures supporting rapid software integration and continuous deployment.
• Knowledge of BLOS communications security, TACLANE, and anti-tamper requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Electronics Engineer

• Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity and infrastructure operations for DoD or classified environments.
• Hands-on, demonstrated experience with

MFA, IAM

platforms (Azure AD, Okta), MDM solutions (Intune, MobiControl), and logging/monitoring suites.

• Proven ability to implement secure, scalable infrastructures supporting rapid software integration and continuous deployment.
• Knowledge of BLOS communications security, TACLANE, and anti-tamper requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) clearance. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Prior clearance to a Special Access Program (SAP) or Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI).
• Knowledge of DoD Cyber requirements, RMF, and associated solutions.
• Active or prior IAT Level II Certification (Security+ Certification).
• Experience configuring, installing, and maintaining encryption devices (TACLANES).

Primary Level Salary Range:

$114,000.00

• $171,000.

00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$142,200.00

• $213,400.

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.