Databricks Security Engineer

Northrop Grumman • New York, NY

1d • $113,900 - $170,900

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Data Security Engineer to support implementation and ongoing operation of data access controls in its Databricks Lakehouse environment. The role is part of a growing Databricks data security function and works closely with data engineers, workspace administrators, and platform engineers to establish and maintain a secure, scalable, and auditable access model. It is a hands-on position suited to an engineer experienced in data platforms, cloud security, or access administration. The preferred location is Falls Church, Virginia, though remote work will also be considered.

The position supports the Databricks access control model; manages data structures, permissions, and tagging in Unity Catalog; maintains controls for sensitive data, including filtered and masked access; and manages access controls as code using Terraform and related tools. It also partners with administrators and platform teams, supports access-related audits and reporting, and advises engineers on tagging and access requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, data engineering, or a related technical field, with 5 or more years of related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in a relevant discipline with 3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with access control concepts, including RBAC and ABAC.
• Experience with Databricks and 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 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 ability to work within established governance and approval processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting technical or operational aspects of compliance requirements such as SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR.

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.
• Manage access controls as code using Terraform and related tools.
• Partner with administrators 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level