Principal/Sr Principal Cyber Protection Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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San Antonio, TX Posted 2 days ago $103,600–$155,400 / year
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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 208 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Cyber Protection Engineer to join their team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves conducting cloud-focused penetration testing and security assessments to identify vulnerabilities across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. The engineer will collaborate with senior operators and engineers to develop attack methodologies, test procedures, and technical analysis while validating security controls and contributing to operational recommendations and remediation guidance. Essential skills include experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, containerization technologies, scripting languages like Python or PowerShell, and offensive security methodologies. Preferred qualifications enhance the ability to analyze findings, communicate effectively, and stay current with emerging technologies and threat landscapes.

Skills

AWS Azure CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Python GitHub Actions GitLab CI/CD Jenkins Azure DevOps Terraform Ansible Splunk Sentinel ELK Defender CrowdStrike RFM A&A STIGs SCAP ACAS

What you'll do

  • Conduct cloud-focused penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and threat vectors in hybrid environments.
  • Support offensive security operations targeting cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines within AWS and Azure.
  • Develop attack methodologies and technical analysis for cloud security assessments.
  • Evaluate cloud security posture and validate security controls across various platforms.
  • Contribute to technical reporting and provide remediation guidance based on security assessments.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher (Sec+, SSNA, CySA, CNS).
  • Experience conducting penetration testing and security assessments in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and enterprise architecture.
  • Proficiency in scripting or automation languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

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