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Systems Security Engineer Level 3 / 4

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Northrop Grumman

Rolling Meadows, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 03/10/2026 (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Demonstrate full life cycle Systems Engineering development experience in Anti-Tamper and/or
Cybersecurity:
encompassing architecture design, trade studies, requirements formulation, detailed design, unit testing, system testing, and validation and verification practices. Support the development and implementation of hardware and software Anti-Tamper and/or CyberSecurity techniques and countermeasures to protect assets and enhance operational integrity and reliability. Implement and ensure compliance with US Government policies (e.g., JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DODI 5200.39, etc.); e.g., by supporting secure architecting of systems, reviewing processes, tailoring needs controls, and approving generating documented procedures artifacts, and overseeing security testing and analysis. Conduct thorough analyses to validate existing security requirements and develop additional safeguards as necessary to enhance system security. Collaborate with the US Government and program teams to negotiate and develop Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions for international export markets, ensuring the security of compliance with Tri-Service Committee and Red Team requirements for US-deployed and exported military systems. Utilize reverse engineering techniques to architect and validate effective security Anti-Tamper / CyberSecurity solutions. Conduct Technical Release Analyses in accordance with US Government security governance, service policies, and licensing precedents. Prepare, assess, and certify Controlled Unclassified Information and higher information and Critical Program Information determinations for licensing. Coordinate Technology Release efforts with program personnel by engaging relevant stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure successful outcomes, to include development and delivery of training on Technology Release processes to program personnel. Manage and communicate the necessary analyses and modifications for system, subsystem, or sensor exportability, ensuring compliance with international standards. Apply intermediate understanding of cryptographic security protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by US Government authorities through comprehensive pre-test preparations, active participation in testing, result analysis, and the preparation of required reports. Document findings from Assessment and Authorization activities, as well as technical and coordination efforts, while preparing and maintaining the system Security Plans and updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Support strategic planning for Anti-Tamper and CyberSecurity technology development that aligns with global strategic priorities and influences current and future policies. Collaborate effectively with program teams and global Business Development stakeholders to incorporate international requirements and features into design processes and drive product line initiatives for global market success. Actively participate in communities of practice to enhance domain knowledge and foster continuous professional development throughout the organization. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 1 year of related experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 8 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 3 year of related experience. Two (2) years of Systems Engineering experience with DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems.
Including but not limited to:
EO/IR, Embedded Software or Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, Hardware design, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc. Two (2) years of experience with requirements development, derivation, system integration & test and validation and verification. Two (2) years of experience with Anti-Tamper or Cyber Security, Reverse Engineering and/or Cyber Security Risk Management Framework / Cyber Resiliency. US Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start. Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance Experience with Systems Engineering development of DoD weapon systems. Experience with Hardware (Firmware) Assurance, Software Attack Surface Analysis Report, Select Software/Firmware Encryption, and Secure Key Handling Experience with identifying and mitigating software assurance vulnerabilities and performing integration testing of mitigation/resolution Experience with contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers

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