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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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The Cyber Protection Engineer (AHT) joins the DAF CLOUDworks team to support secure cloud programs for the Air Force Research Laboratory. This role focuses on securing and enhancing cloud offerings by conducting penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments across cloud, enterprise, and hybrid environments. The engineer will harden platforms like AWS and Azure across IAM, networking, storage, and logging services while securing CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware. Day-to-day tasks involve using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate testing and analysis workflows. Key technical requirements include experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible, and familiarity with security frameworks like RMF and STIGs. The role addresses the critical challenge of securing cloud migration and infrastructure for military operations.
Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments across cloud, enterprise, and hybrid environments.
Evaluate and harden cloud platforms including AWS and Azure across IAM, networking, storage, and logging services.
Secure build, test, and deployment workflows within CI/CD pipeline technologies.
Assess containerization and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware from a security perspective.
Use scripting and automation languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support testing and operational workflows.
Contribute to the development of secure cloud offerings to meet new mission requirements and improve functionality.
Analyze technical findings to create assessment reports and communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Must be able to obtain IAT Level II or IAT Level III certification within 60 days of start date.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and 6+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, or a master's degree.
Experience is required in conducting penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments for cloud, enterprise, and hybrid environments.
Must have experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, including IAM, networking, storage, logging, and security services.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization (VMware) is required.
Experience using scripting or automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is required.