Principal Software Assessment Engineer (AHT)

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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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Secure Access Enablement Engineer for the DAF CLOUDworks program at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).  The incumbent will operate independently and serve as the direct interface between DoD security authorities—including the Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) and other Authorizing Officials (AOs)—and industry partners working under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements.  The role’s purpose is to ensure that all OTA‑contracted users, devices, and services are securely provisioned onto classified cloud platforms while maintaining full compliance with RMF, STIG, and DISA requirements. 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 modifying and enhancing offerings to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment. Successful candidates should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.   Basic Qualifications for a Principal Secure Access Enablement Engineer • Have one of the following: • A high school diploma with 9 years of relevant experience • A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience • A master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience • A PhD in with 1+ years of relevant experience • Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility   • Able to obtain IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CompTIA Security+ (formerly CASP+) or CompTIA Security+ within 60 days of start date. • Demonstrated experience directly interfacing with DoD security officials (including the Designated Authorizing Official) • Strong grasp of RMF, DISA STIG/SRG, ACAS/Tenable Nessus, SCAP, eMASS/XACTA processes • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and languages including but not limited to Ansible, Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Puppet, and Pulumi • Working knowledge of Cloud Service Providers (CSP) operating on government networks • Proven ability to produce executive‑level briefings, clear compliance documentation, and independent risk assessments. Preferred Qualifications: • CompTIA SecurityX or CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT Level II equivalent per DoD 8570.01 • Ability to serve as the senior autonomous point of contact for multiple AOs and the DAO; shape policy and escalation procedures enterprise‑wide. • Oversee the full OTA onboarding portfolio, setting standards and ensuring each partner adheres to the same independent, auditable process. • Ability to own the risk‑management p

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