Principal/Sr. Principal Independent Assessment Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

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Nyro01 Posted 11 days ago $103,600–$155,400 / year
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal Independent Assessment Engineer to join their DAF CLOUDworks team at AFRL in Rome, NY. This role involves conducting comprehensive security assessments and reporting directly to the Authorizing Officer, ensuring compliance with IT security standards across various cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in assessing and implementing security controls, familiarity with Cloud-based technologies like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and proficiency in tools such as ACAS and SCAP Compliance Checker for validating DISA STIGs and SRGs. They should also possess strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders on risk management and compliance efforts within a large-scale defense infrastructure environment.

Skills

AWS Azure Google Cloud IaC Docker Kubernetes DevSecOps RMF ACAS SCAP Compliance Checker XACTA eMASS Linux Windows Network Security Defense-in-Depth DISA STIGs Security Requirements Guides

What you'll do

  • Conduct independent assessments of security controls in information systems.
  • Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.
  • Utilize ACAS and SCAP Compliance Checker to validate DISA STIGs implementation.
  • Familiar with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and processes.
  • Assist in evaluating IT security assessment tools and remediation procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT security or a related field.
  • Technical knowledge of network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts.
  • Familiarity with Cloud-based technologies (AWS Platform, Azure Platform, Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of Security Assessment and Authorization process and Risk Management Framework requirements.
  • Ability to develop methods for monitoring and measuring risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.
  • Expertise in utilizing ACAS and SCAP Compliance Checker to validate DISA STIGs implementation.

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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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