Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to support information system lifecycle activities at Beale AFB, CA. The role emphasizes A&A/RMF processes, ST&E support, and continuous monitoring across security controls, with on-site duties and security clearance requirements.

The candidate will conduct audits, perform assessments, analyze requirements, and help document RMF and security posture for classified programs. On-site presence and Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with required experience or a bachelor/associate/high school with stated years.
• Meet 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722) with listed certs.
• U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (minimum) to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.
• Additional level-aligned education/experience: Masters 6 yrs; Bachelor 8 yrs; Associates 10 yrs; HS 12 yrs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from policies.
• Analyze security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Support implementation of government policy and documentation of process work.
• Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support RMF/A&A activities.
• Support ST&E for government accrediting authorities through pre-test prep and reporting.
• Document RMF/A&A outcomes and provide evidence for required reports.

Skills

Security awareness

Clearance handling

Policy understanding

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree with 3 years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years

Associates degree with 7 years

High School diploma with 9 years

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Support information system lifecycle and A&A/RMF evidence activities for classified programs with Northrop Grumman at Beale AFB, CA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes to assess information system security posture.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze established security requirements, validate alignment, and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Support implementation of government policy, including recommendations on process tailoring, participation in process activities, and documentation of process work.
• Establish strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A), 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 Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) for each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
• Document outcomes of A&A activities and technical or coordination activities; prepare Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years; OR Associates degree with 7 years; OR High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years (level-aligned requirements).
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722), example qualifications include: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
• Maintain a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (minimum) to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.
• Additional level-aligned education/experience requirements: Master’s degree with 6 years; OR Bachelor’s degree with 8 years; OR Associates degree with 10 years; OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years.
• U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted roles.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Technologies

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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• 401k matching program.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses tied to individual contributions and company results.Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage; life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Work Location, Schedule, and Travel

• On-site, full-time primarily at Beale AFB, CA.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Clearance

• Required for start: Yes.
• Clearance type: Top Secret.

Note: Classified nature of the work means this position does not offer virtual or telecommute working options; apply only if you can work on-site.