Systems Security Engineer (Level 2 or 3) (Oklahoma City OK)
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation . Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Security Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you will be responsible for System Security Engineering across all phases of a system’s acquisition / development lifecycle. Success in this position requires a strong background in Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Counterfeit Parts Prevention. You will need experience with Cybersecurity engineering and implementations based on US Government standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies and guidelines. Essential Functions: Support Program Protection, Supply Chain Risk Management, and supply chain vulnerability and risk assessment activities Develop/update Program Protection Implementation Plan(s), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plans, and Counterfeit Prevention Plan(s) Perform supply chain vulnerability and risk assessments, document findings and recommend mitigations/countermeasures Develop/refine Hardware/Software Bill of Materials and conduct Criticality Analysis of system components Monitor system changes impacted through the supply chain Review system vulnerability scans and mitigation reports Support inquiries into, and auditing of, suppliers Leverage knowledge and experience using systems security engineering methodologies and techniques Prepare technical documents, provide briefings, attend security-related working groups, support ongoing authorization efforts including development of supporting documentation, develop procedures, and work in a fast-changing dynamic environment with minimal direction Perform other System Security Engineering (SSE) duties as assigned Comfortable working in an Agile Development environment Interface with internal management, other cyber functional areas, and other internal and external stakeholders as a technical liaison This role can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer Level based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications
At an Engineer Level (2): Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience At a Principal Engineer Level (3): Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience At Both Levels: Must have experience with US Government System Security Engineering