Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer
In short. Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Security Engineer at Northrop Grumman: a full-time lead or staff-level role, on-site in Roy, UT. Posted salary: $98K – $184K. Asks for 5+ years of experience. Skills mentioned: Cryptography, NIST, Vulnerability management, SAP. Posted Oct 27, 2026, checked on the employer's site 1 hour ago.
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) / Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-04). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a motivated and qualified Principal Systems Security Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigations.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-03) / Sr. Principal Systems Security Engineer (T-04). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.
The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a motivated and qualified Principal Systems Security Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer to perform vulnerability and risk analysis and mitigations. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing system security vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation for the overall program and communicate those results to relevant stakeholders.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
- Support the SSE Risk Assessment Team in the execution of Program Initiatives
- Review and recommend system security designs to relevant stakeholders; additionally, you will assess and propose mitigations to system security vulnerabilities and risks throughout the program life cycle
- Execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments
- Support MDT with other duties as assigned
- Travel: 10%
- In addition to technical skills, you will be a self-starter with strong time management skills. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate future challenges will serve you well
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).
Required for Both Levels:
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must be able to obtain & maintain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Demonstratable experience researching, interpreting, and developing mitigations for vulnerabilities
- Demonstratable experience creating risks and developing mitigation plans for those risks
- Strong written communication skills; experience developing documentation
Systems Engineer (T03 Level):
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
Principal Systems Engineer (T04 Level):
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience researching, analyzing, and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities
- Experience communicating effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
- Direct experience conducting supply chain risk management or program protection practices
- Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
- Experience executing Risk Management Framework practices as described in NIST SP 800-37
- Experience with any of the following: operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management)
- Experience applying Program Protection principles to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)
- Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems
- Experience performing Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) analyses
- Familiarization with DODI 5200.44
- Experience performing Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
- Experience applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs and/or US Military Programs
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.Opens Northrop Grumman's own application page. No sign-up on Sudo Get Job.
