Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join the Classified Solutions team in Baltimore, MD. The role requires active on-site work due to the sensitive nature of the programs.

Responsibilities include conducting system and network assessments, supporting RMF/DAAPM/NIST processes, and aiding in certification efforts. A DoD Secret clearance and a current Security+CE are required, with strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a DoD Secret clearance (or CEP) in place or eligibility.
• Security+CE certification required and maintained.
• Experience applying RMF, DAAPM, NIST in government systems.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders to manage cybersecurity risk.

Responsibilities

• Perform system and network assessments to identify deviations from configurations and policies.
• Support RMF certification activities, create documentation and SOPs.
• Assist in implementing government policies and process tailoring.
• Analyze security requirements and recommend additional controls.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations and reporting.
• Maintain assessment artifacts (SSP, SCTM, POA&M, ConMon plans).

Skills

Security clearance

Security+CE

Policy compliance

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's with relevant experience

Tools

ACAS

NESSUS

SPLUNK

SCAP

NIST RMF

Job description

Job Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector is seeking a Junior ISSO to join its Classified Solutions team in Baltimore, MD; please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Baltimore/Linthicum, MD campus, and that this is not a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this will include 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.
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e. RMF, DAAPM, NIST), make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Complete all associated Assessment and Authorization activities, which include all RMF Body Of Evidence (BOE) documentation: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Control Family Security Operating Plans (SOPs), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Plan, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), etc.
• Perform recurring cybersecurity SOW to include auditing, configuration management, user training POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, Self-Inspections, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Applicants must have a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.
• A current Security+CE certification; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The ability to apply knowledge, insights, and understanding of business and cybersecurity concepts, tools, and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
• The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs that are within Cybersecurity risk tolerance.
• The ability to identify and address cybersecurity program impacts through a systematic proactive approach that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or a similar STEM related discipline.
• Diverse classified information systems security/information assurance background.
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development.
• Prior experience communicating with customers and program leadership.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• CIDO

Benefits

CIDO We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.