Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 2/3 - Polygraph - R10194769-2

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Information Systems Security Officer, where you'll tackle complex cybersecurity challenges. You'll assess systems, ensure compliance, and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. This role offers significant career growth opportunities and requires a strong commitment to security protocols.

Benefits

Health coverage

401k matching

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

Qualifications

• Must have a DoD 8570 IAM level I or II security certification.
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ACAS

NESSUS

SPLUNK

eMASS

JIRA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: No

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 software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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.

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.

Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what’s possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career.

At Northrop Grumman, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity, looking at the whole cyber landscape of people, processes and technology and the whole security realm of offense, defense, and exploitation. Thought leadership demands nothing less.

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. 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. Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. 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. 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 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. Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Periodically review each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

This is an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) level opportunity. 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 virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if willing to work on-site.

This position may be filled at either level 2 or level 3 (Principal level), based on the below qualifications.

Basic Qualifications (for level 2):

• Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 4 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant technical experience
• Must have a DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (examples: Security+ CE)
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance including a recent Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years)
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs

Basic Qualifications (for level 3):

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience
• Must have a DoD 8570 IAM level II (or higher) security certification (examples: CAP, CASP CE, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP)
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance including a recent Polygraph
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CISSP, and 6 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems and eMASS/Risk Management Framework in a classified environment
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development
• Experience with analyzing enterprise security tools, vulnerability and configuration applications, and audit analysis using SEIM, Trellix/McAfee, and Rapid 7
• Experience with gathering Body of Evidence (BoE) and analysis of logs
• Experience working with NIST 800 series and other NIST documentation
• Experience with creating and analyzing security reports
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development for regulatory compliance
• Experience in accreditation functions, including documentation, scanning, assessment, POAM management, through all steps of RMF
• Familiarity with researching and evaluating CVE/CVSS to manage risks
• Experience with Atlassian products like Confluence and JIRA
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interfacing at all levels
• Current and recent Full Scope Polygraph preferred

We offer flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, diverse projects, and a friendly environment. Benefits include health coverage, 9/80 work schedule, 401k matching, and more. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires U.S. Citizenship for positions involving government clearance.