Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 2/3 - Polygraph

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to cybersecurity excellence. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that protect critical information assets. As part of the team, you'll engage in vital assessments, establish control processes, and support the certification of systems. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to impactful projects. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 0 years or Bachelor's with 2 years of experience required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAM level I security certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations.
• Support security certification tests and document results.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Systems Security

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Certification & Accreditation

Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)

Vulnerability Scanning

NIST

ACAS

SPLUNK

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

NESSUS

SCAP

Job description

Requisition ID: R10178707

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

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. By joining in our shared mission, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Cybersecurity Professionals, We Want You!

Cyber assets everywhere are under siege from a wide spectrum of threats. Almost daily, these threats grow in sophistication, breadth, and speed.

If you are an expert with classified computers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community computing environments, Northrop Grumman Corporation has fantastic opportunities for your career growth.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking experienced Information Systems Security Professionals across the country to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at either our Redondo Beach, CA OR Linthicum, MD location. The individual will perform the following duties on a day-to-day basis in support of the program:

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.

• Support process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.

• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.

• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and 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.

• Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).

• Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of experience is required.

• Current DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE).

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, including SCI access and a recent Polygraph adjudicated within the last 2 years, to be considered.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience is required.

• Current DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE).

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, including SCI access and a recent Polygraph adjudicated within the last 2 years, to be considered.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security.

• 3 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Frameworks).

• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development preferred.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.

Salary Range: $85,400 - $134,200

Salary Range 2: $105,400 - $165,500

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.