2025 Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Pathways Program - Melbourne FL - R10184355

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst in a forward-thinking company, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding information systems. This exciting position involves conducting vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with government policies, and supporting security test evaluations. As part of a robust Pathways Rotational Program, you will gain invaluable experience through three 1-year rotations, enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree completion by Summer 2025 required.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance and IAM Level 1 certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations.
• Establish program control processes for risk mitigation and certification.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Mitigation

Compliance Audits

Vulnerability Assessments

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2025 Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Pathways Program - Melbourne FL

Requisition ID: R10184355

• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman is seeking to hire an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 1). This position is located in Melbourne, FL and will be a part of the Corporate Chief Information Office and Pathways Rotational Program offering 3 1-year rotations.

What You'll Get to Do:

1. Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy; this is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.
2. Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
3. Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., JSIG, DAAPM, 800-171) and make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
4. Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
5. Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
6. Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
7. Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Basic Qualifications:

1. Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master's degree from an accredited institution by Summer of 2025.
2. A current U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within reasonable period as determined by the company to meet its business need.
3. A current DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (CGRC, GSLC, or Security+ CE).
4. Be prepared to use written, oral, and organizational skills to communicate in a professional workplace with peers, supervisors, and program leadership effectively.
5. Ability to research complex technical problems related to Cybersecurity.
6. Have strong Microsoft Office skills.
7. Possesses strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
8. Can work with minimal supervision, both independently and within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile).

Salary Range - $63,900 - $95,900

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.