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Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber A&A Engr (26-324)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Colorado-Schriever AFB
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About the role
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 Principal Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber A&A Engr (26-324) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview: Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems seeks a highly motivated Cyber Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Engineer to join the C2BMC (Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications) program in Colorado Springs, CO. C2BMC integrates the Missile Defense System and is a vital operational capability that enables senior decision-makers and combatant commanders to plan ballistic missile defense operations, maintain shared situational awareness, and dynamically manage sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. This role directly supports continuous system authorization by ensuring the cybersecurity posture of complex, distributed mission systems. The Cyber A&A Engineer will apply deep cybersecurity engineering expertise and hands-on experience with RMF, ACAS/SCC/ConfigOS , and eMASS/Xacta to drive risk-informed decisions, maintain strong cyber hygiene, and support mission-critical accreditation activities. Essential Functions: • Perform Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in support of continuous system Authorization for C2BMC and associated mission systems • Analyze ACAS, SCC, and ConfigOS scan results to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps across complex enterprise environments • Review, interpret, and validate STIGs, RMF controls (NIST SP 800‑53), and DoD cybersecurity requirements; provide clear technical guidance to engineering and operations teams • Develop and maintain Plan of Action & Milestones ( POA&Ms ), including engineering responses, remediation plans, and residual risk documentation • Conduct risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests ( RARs ) and provide recommendations to leadership based on mission impact and risk posture • Utilize eMASS/Xacta to create, maintain, and update system authorization packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoD RMF processes • Support the accreditation of Cross Domain Solutions ( CDS ), including documentation, control implementation evidence, and coordination with security stakeholders • Collaborate closely with C2BMC internal teams and external stakeholders (including 3rd party assessors and auditors) to plan, execute, and document cybersecurity assessments • Assist with the man