Principal/Sr Principal Cyber Protection Engineer at Relha LLC

Position Principal/Sr Principal Cyber Protection Engineer
Posted 06 Jun 2026
Expired 06 Jul 2026
Company Relha LLC
Location United States | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Principal/Sr Principal Cyber Protection Engineer Relocation assistance may be available Clearance required for start: Yes Clearance type: Top Secret Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

In this role, the Cyber Protection Engineer assesses and tests system cybersecurity requirements, system security architecture, and system security layout. Conducts cloud-focused penetration testing and security assessment activities to identify vulnerabilities, attack paths, and potential threat vectors across cloud-native and hybrid environments. Supports offensive security operations targeting cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads, applications, and enterprise services within AWS, Azure, and related platforms. Assists with development of attack methodologies, testing procedures, and technical analysis while collaborating with senior operators and engineers. Applies cybersecurity knowledge to evaluate cloud security posture, validate security controls, and contribute to technical reporting, operational recommendations, and remediation guidance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience. Note: 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience; or a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience. Note: 12 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Core Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain an SCI.
  • Must possess a DoD 8570 certification for IAT Level II or higher (Sec+, SSNA, CySA, or CNS).
  • 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 architecture.
  • 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 other 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 preferred.
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.

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Relha LLC
  • Position: Principal/Sr Principal Cyber Protection Engineer
  • Work Location: United States
  • Country: US

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