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Cyber Protection Engineer (AHT)
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United States-New York-RomePosted Sep 4, 2026 · 3d ago$83k – $125k
Full-time$83k – $125kMid LevelOn-siteDefense
About this role
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Protection Engineer to join their DAF CLOUDworks program at Griffiss Air Force Base. This role involves conducting penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments against cloud and enterprise environments. You will evaluate and harden cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), work with CI/CD pipelines, and assess containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
What we are looking for
6- Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assessments
- Evaluate and harden cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Work with CI/CD pipeline technologies
- Assess containerization and virtualization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Use scripting/automation to support testing and operational workflows
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
Skills mentioned
8PythonAWSAzureDockerKubernetesLinuxTerraformCI/CD
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Top Secret security clearance.
