Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is hiring: Staff Cybersecurity Architect in Annapolis
Northrop Grumman, Annapolis, MD, US
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
TRAVEL: 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 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. Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) () is seeking Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect.
System Level Role, responsible for the Cybersecurity Architecture and design for extremely complex systems that incorporate mature and emerging technologies. The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for analyzing overarching needs by using a structured and logical approach and developing Cybersecurity Architecture solutions and concepts for various new and emerging capabilities, in collaboration with other architects, including the chief engineer, chief architect, program chief engineers, program system architects, software architects, hardware architects, and other internal, customer, and supplier stakeholders. The Cybersecurity Architect establishes the Cybersecurity Architecture standards for all system segments to implement.
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area .
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, 8 years of experience with PhD
• Expert knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies
• Experience in collaborating with engineering teams to design secure systems, applications, and infrastructure, ensuring security is built-in from the start. Experience in threat modeling and risk assessment
• Demonstrated experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle and successfully supporting major reviews with focus on building a secure product.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network and computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• S. citizen
• Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Preferred Qualifications for Staff Product Line Cybersecurity Architect:
• Significant experience in building secure products, and maintaining product focus throughout development
• Significant knowledge of and experience with product manufacture, test/integration, deployment and operation
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes, specifically system architecture
• Deep understanding of product and system functionality, including hardware and software dependencies
• Knowledge of secure architecture principles, including principles like Zero Trust.
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. 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. 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.