Northrop Grumman is seeking a Data Security Engineer to support the implementation and ongoing operation of data access controls within our Databricks Lakehouse environment. This position will be part of a growing Databricks data security function and will work closely with the data engineers, workspace administrators, and platform engineers to help establish and maintain a secure, scalable, and auditable access model. This is a hands-on role well suited for an engineer with experience in data platforms, cloud security, or access administration.
The preferred location for this role is Falls Church VA. We will also consider a remote working scenario for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Support implementation of the Databricks access control model.
Manage data structures, permissions, and tagging within Unity Catalog.
Maintain security controls for sensitive data, including filtered and masked access.
Keep access controls managed as code using Terraform and related tools.
Partner with admins and platform teams to keep access controls aligned across the environment.
Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to data access.
Provide day-to-day guidance to engineers on tagging and access requests.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, degree in software engineering, data engineering or a related technical field. 3 years with a Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
Familiarity with access control concepts, including RBAC and ABAC.
Experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog, and familiarity with Databricks system tables, audit logs, and access reporting.
Working knowledge of SQL and Python.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and the use of Terraform.
Familiarity with cloud IAM concepts such as groups, roles, policies, and service principals in AWS.
Experience supporting data classification, data governance, or data tagging.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within established governance and approval processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting technical or operational aspects of compliance requirements such as SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, data engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of related experience
- Alternatively, a master's degree in a relevant discipline with 3+ years of related experience
- Familiarity with role-based access control and attribute-based access control concepts
- Experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog
- Familiarity with Databricks system tables, audit logs, and access reporting
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python
- Experience with infrastructure as code and Terraform
- Familiarity with AWS cloud IAM concepts, including groups, roles, policies, and service principals
- Experience supporting data classification, data governance, or data tagging
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within governance and approval processes
- Experience supporting technical or operational compliance requirements such as SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
