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Description

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect. This is a system-level role responsible for the cybersecurity architecture of a very complex system, incorporating mature and emerging technologies. The Cybersecurity Architect analyses overarching needs using a structured approach and develops cybersecurity architecture solutions and concepts for new and emerging capabilities, in collaboration with other architects and stakeholders. The Architect establishes cybersecurity architecture standards for all system segments to implement. This position will be on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area or Redondo Beach, CA. The role is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customer requirements.

Relocation assistance and travel are part of the consideration. Northrop Grumman is committed to an inclusive culture that values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

What You'll Get To Do

System-level responsibility for the cybersecurity architecture of a highly complex system, collaborating with lead Systems Architects, software and hardware architects, and other stakeholders to develop cybersecurity architecture solutions and concepts for new capabilities. Establish cybersecurity architecture standards for system segments to implement.

This position is on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area or Redondo Beach, CA. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance (per customer requirements).

Basic Qualifications For Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6 years with a Master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CA SP+CE, CND, CySA+, GIC SP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.)
• Must be familiar with and able to apply industry-standard security guidance (NIST, IEEE, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies
• Experience with standard DoD security practices (e.g., STIG compliance and System accreditation efforts)
• Demonstrated experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle and major reviews
• Experience with architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network and computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Preferred Qualifications For Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes, specifically system architecture
• Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS)
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00. The salary range is a guideline; final offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives where applicable. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays and PTO.

The posting period is estimated at 20 days from posting date, which may be shortened or extended. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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