Cloud Security Architect - Level 3/4 (AHT)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States-California-Redondo Beach
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Experience architecting, deploying, or administering cross domain solutions (CDS, data diodes, guard tech, or secure gateways)
- Experience deploying and maintaining commercial CDS products in operational environments
- Experience integrating cross-domain or boundary solutions in multicloud or hybrid cloud/on-prem enterprise architectures
- Understanding of cross-domain data flow controls, information assurance principles, boundary defense, and secure enclave design
- Prior success navigating the cybersecurity accreditation process for government/military programs (including artifacts, testing, and audit support)
- Familiarity with secure cloud architectures (AWS GovCloud/SC2S/IAM, VPCs, peering, cross-account networking, infrastructure-as-code)
- Relevant certifications: Security+, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, CCSP, or equivalent
Full description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Cloud Security Architect - Level 3/4 to join our team. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
As a Cloud Security Architect - Level 3/4, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery and accreditation of secure ground infrastructure, enabling cross-domain data flows (e.g., between CUI and SECRET clouds) to meet mission needs and strict cyber requirements in a complex cloud and on-prem hybrid environment.
This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Cloud Security Architect - Level 3:
- 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Active Secret clearance required at the time of application
- Experience implementing or managing infrastructure in at least one major cloud environment (AWS GovCloud, AWS SC2S, Azure Government, or equivalent)
- Experience with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, security controls, vulnerability management)
- Experience supporting system security accreditation (e.g., ATO/IATT process), developing/maintaining POA&Ms, evidence, or SSPs
- Proficient in system/network automation or scripting tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, etc.)