Principal-Sr. Principal Independent Assessment Engineer-AHT

Northrop Grumman

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Nyro01, US Posted 14 days ago $103,600–$155,400 / year
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring an Independent Security Assessor at the Principal or Sr. Principal level to support DAF CLOUDworks at AFRL in Rome, NY. This role involves conducting comprehensive security assessments of implemented controls within information systems and reporting directly to the Authorizing Officer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IT infrastructure components, cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and be proficient in tools such as ACAS (Tenable Nessus) and SCAP Compliance Checker for validating DISA STIGs and SRGs. They must also possess a strong understanding of RMF requirements and network security architecture principles. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain IAT Level II certification within 60 days, along with excellent communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a rapidly growing secure cloud environment.

Skills

AWS Azure Google Cloud IaC Docker Kubernetes DevSecOps Risk Management Framework ACAS SCAP Compliance Checker XACTA eMASS DISA STIGs Security Requirements Guides Network Security Architecture Defense-in-Depth CompTIA Security+ CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Conduct independent assessments of security controls within information systems.
  • Validate implementation of DISA STIGs and Security Requirements Guides using ACAS and SCAP Compliance Checker.
  • Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.
  • Utilize software platforms like XACTA and eMASS to manage cybersecurity risk and compliance.
  • Assist in modifying and enhancing cloud-based offerings for new requirements and efficiency improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
  • Technical knowledge of infrastructure components including network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts
  • Familiarity with Cloud-based technologies such as AWS Platform, Azure Platform, Google Cloud
  • Ability to develop methods for monitoring and measuring risk, compliance, and assurance efforts
  • Knowledge of the Security Assessment and Authorization process and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
  • Expertise in utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus) and SCAP Compliance Checker for security validation

Market check

Salary context

This $103,600–$155,400 range sits above 14% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$138,000–$223,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$149,850–$223,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

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