2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Chantilly VA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Job Description

We are looking for an Early Career Cybersecurity Professional to join our Cybersecurity Integrated Product team (IPT) who will maintain an enhanced focus on the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical ground software applications in 100% Agile Development and Operational environment(s) from design through decommissioning for commanding of critical on-orbit space vehicles. In this role, you will operate as a security engineer supporting an established, large-scale space program and mission set. You will work closely with the integrated product teams to develop and decompose software security requirements, technical architectures, system designs and provide software security best-practices to the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you will review the design, development, and/or implementation of secure systems. Continuously ensure systems are compliant with program security requirements.
• Working in an Agile engineering environment, where you may assist in identifying, prioritizing, and/or guiding strategic oversight of software security requirements; to include triage of Static Code Analysis (SCA) tool findings (e.g. Fortify) and assist in prioritizing the findings as technical debt in the Software Development LifeCycle (SwDLC) backlog
• Advising software development scrum teams on secure coding practices, cybersecurity practices for containerized/orchestrated environments and CI/CD pipelines, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices.
• Conducting security assessments of mission software applications to include code reviews, vulnerability assessments, application security testing, while contributing to the overall security posture of the system and software architecture
• Assist in the development and implementation of security tools and automation processes; to include Static and Dynamic Code Analysis, Software Dependency Scanning, Compliance and Vulnerability Scanning, Auditing & Event Monitoring Solutions
• Developing standard Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, such as System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and additional security policies and best practices for application security
• Support the system accreditation process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) and experience in conducting system security assessments outlined through the RMF process
• Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.
• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the system security authorization package. 

 

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.

• Be majoring in or having majored in a a science, technology, engineering, or related degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems Management
• Possess Security+ or related Cybersecurity certification
• Previous Internship in a Cybersecurity or Information Systems/Technology role
• Ability to talk to educational and/or personal projects (Software Development, Systems Engineering, Capture-the-Flags, etc.)
• Conceptual understanding of basic cybersecurity principles and topics
• Familiar with the Software Development Lifecycle and software security best practices
• Cursory knowledge of the NIST 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), NIST 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems) and OWASP Top 10 (Web Application Security) security controls

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher

Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Chantilly VA: $83,800 - $125,800

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00

The 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.