Cloud Security Architect

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Salary
$114,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Below market

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This role $142k
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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Cloud Security Architect

The Cloud Security Architect - Level 3/4 joins the Space Sector team to support the delivery and accreditation of secure ground infrastructure. This role focuses on enabling cross-domain data flows between CUI and SECRET clouds within complex hybrid cloud and on-premise environments to meet strict cyber requirements. The architect will manage infrastructure in major environments like AWS GovCloud or Azure Government while ensuring compliance with NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, and security controls. Key responsibilities include supporting system security accreditation processes, developing POA&Ms, and maintaining SSPs. Candidates must be proficient in automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible. The role involves designing secure enclaves and implementing cross-domain solutions like data diodes or guard tech to solve critical information assurance and boundary defense challenges within a multi-cloud enterprise architecture.

What you'll do

  • Support the delivery and accreditation of secure ground infrastructure in hybrid cloud environments.
  • Enable cross-domain data flows between CUI and SECRET clouds to meet mission requirements.
  • Implement and manage infrastructure within major government cloud environments like AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
  • Manage system security accreditations by developing and maintaining POA&Ms, evidence, and SSPs.
  • Apply cybersecurity best practices and frameworks including NIST RMF and DoD STIGs.
  • Automate systems and networks using scripting tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible.
  • Architect and deploy cross-domain solutions like data diodes and secure gateways in multi-cloud environments.

What we're looking for

  • Active Secret clearance required at the time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • For Level 3: 5 years experience with a Bachelor's, 3 with a Master's, or 1 with a PhD (or 4 additional years in lieu of degree).
  • For Level 4: 8 years experience with a Bachelor's, 6 with a Master's, or 4 with a PhD (or 4 additional years in lieu of degree).
  • Experience implementing or managing infrastructure in at least one major cloud environment like AWS GovCloud, AWS SC2S, or Azure Government.
  • Experience with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks including NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, security controls, and vulnerability management.
  • Experience supporting system security accreditation (ATO/IATT process) and developing POA&Ms, evidence, or SSPs.
  • Proficiency in system/network automation or scripting tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible.
  • Security+, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, CCSP, or equivalent certification (preferred).
  • Experience with cross-domain solutions, multi-cloud architecture, and secure enclave design (preferred).

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