Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; West Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits/healthcare

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Flexible work arrangements

Phenomenal learning opportunities

Exposure to a wide variety of projects

Very friendly team environment

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in West Virginia seeks an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support the information system lifecycle on a full-time, on-site basis. The role requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance and involvement in continuous monitoring and A&A activities, ST&E, and RMF evidence packages.

You will conduct security assessments, help with required government processes, and document coordination and results under strict program controls within classified environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0 years’ experience, OR Associate’s degree with 2 years’ experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years’ experience.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst and obtain within 6 months (e.g., Security+).
• Must have current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at least), with a closed investigation date within last 6 years or be CE Program-enrolled.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls and configurations.
• Assess systems and networks and identify deviations from policies.
• Analyze security requirements and suggest additional safeguards.
• Assist with government policy implementation and document process activities.
• Support ST&E activities and prepare required reports.

Skills

Security+

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

RMF

NIST

JSIG

DAAG

SSPs

POA&Ms

SCTMs

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Security+

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

RMF

NIST

JSIG

DAAG

SSPs

POA&Ms

SCTMs

Job description

The Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst will support the information system lifecycle for the Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team. This is a full-time, on-site role in West Virginia requiring a U.S. Government Secret clearance and support for continuous monitoring and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.

Role Overview

In this position, you will help conduct security assessments, support government-required processes for A&A and Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), and contribute to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) evidence package. Work is performed under strict program control processes within classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
• Assess systems and networks in a networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze security requirements to validate established requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Assist with implementation of required government policy, support process tailoring recommendations, and participate in and document process activities.
• Support mitigation of risks and the A&A of systems by working within program control processes, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities required by government accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparations, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
• Document A&A results and technical or coordination activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Degree and experience requirement: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience, OR Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst and be able to obtain them within 6 months of the start date (example: Security+).
• Must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, OR be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Technologies

• Security+
• ACAS
• Nessus
• Splunk
• Trellix
• SCAP
• RMF
• NIST
• JSIG
• DAAG
• SSPs
• POA&Ms
• SCTMs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Security+ CE
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF)
• Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph
• Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP
• Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs

Location and Work Model

• Location: West Virginia (onsite)
• On-site/Telecommute: Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Travel

• Travel is required: 10% of the Time

Clearance Information

• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Secret

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Very friendly team environment

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available.

Application Period

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, but this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.