About The Role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E) Lead (26-398) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Colorado Springs, 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

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.

C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The Cybersecurity T&E Lead will report to C2BMC Program leadership and coordinate at least 20 high-visibility MDA Cyber Events for the C2BMC element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). This role leads to Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning, execution, and reporting across multiple T&E projects and MDA Cyber Events. It drives actionable cyber metrics and improvements into the C2BMC Agile Development Lifecycle.

Essential Functions

In this role, you will

Lead the end‑to‑end Cybersecurity T&E lifecycle (planning, execution, analysis, reporting) for multiple C2BMC T&E projects and MDA Cyber Events
Coordinate across the National Team and C2BMC stakeholders to ensure appropriate resources and representation at each event
Conduct post‑event analysis; synthesize cyber findings; and ensure solutions and remediation plans are incorporated into the Agile development and deployment cycle
Research, develop, and recommend appropriate cybersecurity countermeasures for networks, systems, and applications based on test data, red‑team activities, and vulnerability assessments
Support and interface with multiple external T&E organizations; identify gaps in security architecture and recommend mitigations for inclusion in C2BMC’s cyber risk strategy and POAMs
Maintain and evolve Cyber T&E Plans and POAMs to ensure compliance with DoD policies and directives, USCYBERCOM guidance, NIST standards, and RMF controls for mission systems
Provide USCYBERCOM‑aligned guidance and risk mitigation to strengthen C2BMC’s defensive posture, minimum security requirements, and mission assurance
Collaborate with other T&E organizations to develop rules of engagement (RoE), tailored test plans, and synchronized schedules across all C2BMC cyber T&E efforts
Frequently brief MDA Executive leadership and senior C2BMC leadership, translating complex technical cyber information into clear, concise mission‑focused updates
Ensure team projects are completed on schedule, following established program procedures, schedules, and work plans
Serve as a self‑initiated leader, capable of directing large groups of people and complex data sets to drive cyber‑relevant solutions and improve the C2BMC cyber posture
Support on‑call, evening, and weekend activities during system anomalies and/or Cybersecurity tests
Travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations as required based on mission and test event requirements

Basic Qualifications

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Demonstrated ability to

Advise C2BMC leadership and senior MDA leadership on the planning and execution of MDA Cyber Events
Consult on and brief complex technical cyber topics to senior stakeholders in a confident, well‑organized, and mission‑focused manner
Evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture and engineering solutions for suitability, survivability, and interoperability, and provide key feedback to improve C2BMC’s overall cyber posture

Demonstrated experience

Leading advanced research and development of solutions to emerging cybersecurity threats, including analysis of security findings/weaknesses and development of executable POAMs for remediation and revalidation of fixes
Reviewing and influencing test plans, engineering documentation, and complex cyber event scenarios, with extensive coordination across multiple stakeholders and organizations
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) in DoD cyber policy and directives, USCYBERCOM guidance, NIST standards , and RMF controls for mission systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting C2BMC, MDIOC, or MDA cyber events in an operational or test environment.
Hands‑on involvement with Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) , vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and/or red‑team exercises for complex, mission‑critical systems.
Familiarity with Agile development environments and integrating cyber requirements, findings, and POAMs into iterative delivery.
Experience leading cross‑discipline teams across operations, systems engineering, software, and cybersecurity in a high‑visibility DoD environment

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include:

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements

For more information, visit the Northrop Grumman U.S. Benefits site

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.