On-Site Classified Cybersecurity Analyst — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Roy, Utah location.

The role involves conducting audits, assessments, and security documentation in support of government RMF/DAA requirements. You will participate in Security Test & Evaluation, A&A activities, and risk management, with access to specialized tools and strict

Qualifications

• 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/GED with 6 years of experience is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAT II
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems.
• 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.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
• Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• 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 A&A activities, and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Skills

Security clearance

Cybersecurity

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Roy, Utah location.

The role involves conducting audits, assessments, and security documentation in support of government RMF/DAA requirements. You will participate in Security Test & Evaluation, A&A activities, and risk management, with access to specialized tools and strict