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Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Protection Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

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Principal/Sr. Principal Cyber Protection Engineer (AHT) with Northrop Grumman in New York-Rome, paying $103,600–$155,400 a year ($49.81–$74.71 an hour). Posted Sep 8, 2026; no longer accepting applications.

Pay
$103,600–$155,400 a year ($49.81–$74.71 an hour)
Location
New York-Rome
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Northrop Grumman (government contractor)
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Status
No longer accepting applications
Who can apply
U.S. citizens; Top Secret clearance required

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Secure the Air Force's mission in the cloud.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a
Cyber Protection Engineer
to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals conducting penetration and cybersecurity testing activities in support of
DAF CLOUDworks
at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Griffiss Air Force Base.
DAF CLOUDworks is a rapidly growing secure cloud program that encompasses 10+ teams supporting information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration. Along with operations and sustainment, DAF CLOUDworks focuses on securing and enhancing offerings to implement new requirements, improve functionality, increase efficiency, and lower operating/deployment overhead. Successful candidates are effective communicators and problem solvers who build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments against cloud, enterprise, and hybrid environments.
Evaluate and harden cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) across IAM, networking, storage, logging, and security services.
Work with CI/CD pipeline technologies to understand and secure build, test, and deployment workflows.
Assess containerization and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware from a security perspective.
Use scripting/automation to support testing, analysis, and operational workflows.
Contribute to securing and enhancing DAF CLOUDworks offerings to meet new mission requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Level 3:
Bachelor's degree in a Science discipline with
5+ years
of software development experience
OR
master's degree with
3+ years
of related experience
OR
an additional
4 years
of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Level 4:
Bachelor's degree in a Science discipline with
8+ years
of software development experience
OR
master's degree with
6+ years
of related experience
OR
an additional
4 years
of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Clearance and Certifications:
Active
Top Secret
clearance with
SCI eligibility
Ability to obtain
IAT Level II or IAT Level III
certification per DoD 8140 requirements (such as CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA SecurityX, formerly CASP+) within 60 days of start date
Technical Experience:
Experience conducting
penetration testing
,
vulnerability analysis
, or
security assessments
against cloud, enterprise, or hybrid environments
Experience with
cloud platforms
such as AWS and Azure, including familiarity with IAM, networking, storage, logging, and security services
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipeline technologies and concepts
, including GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Experience or familiarity with
containerization and virtualization
technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or VMware
Knowledge of
Windows
and
Linux
operating systems,
networking fundamentals
, and common enterprise architectures
Experience using
scripting or automation languages
such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support testing, analysis, or operational workflows
Familiarity with
offensive security methodologies
,
vulnerability management processes
, and common attacker
TTPs
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to analyze technical findings and contribute to
assessment reports, presentations, and client deliverables
, and communicate findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Experience assessing
cloud‑native technologies
, including Kubernetes, containers, serverless functions, or Infrastructure‑as‑Code deployments
Familiarity with
cloud security assessment tools
,
vulnerability scanners
, and
offensive security frameworks
Familiarity with
Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, CloudFormation
, or Infrastructure‑as‑Code concepts
Experience with
logging, monitoring, and detection
technologies such as Splunk, Sentinel, ELK, Defender, or CrowdStrike
Familiarity with
RMF, A&A activities, STIGs, SCAP, ACAS
, or cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Ability to rapidly learn emerging technologies, cloud attack methodologies, and evolving threat landscapes
Relevant certifications such as
AWS Security Specialty
,
Azure Security Engineer Associate
,
PenTest+
,
CySA+
,
CEH
,
AZ‑500
,
SC‑200
,
CRTO
,
GPEN
,
GXPN
,
OSCP
, or similar cybersecurity certifications
This position is contingent on customer approval.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Science discipline with 5+ years of software development experience OR master's degree with 3+ years of related experience OR an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

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