Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities through audits, continuous monitoring, and RMF A&A evidence.

This full-time, onsite role requires a Secret clearance and hands-on experience with RMF, ST&E, and security controls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of technical experience, or equivalent.
• U.S. Government 8140 (8570) requirements adherence for Classified Cybersecurity Analyst role.
• Current Secret clearance or CE program participation.
• Ability to obtain SAP/SAR access as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security posture across controls and processes.
• Assess systems and networks for deviations from policy and enclave requirements.
• Analyze security requirements and recommend additional safeguards and controls.
• Assist with RMF A&A policy implementation and documentation.

Skills

Auditing

Continuous monitoring

Security analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst role supporting information systems lifecycle activities through audits, continuous monitoring, and RMF A&A evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security posture across security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
• Assess systems and networks in a networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze security requirements and validate established requirements; recommend additional requirements, safeguards, and controls.
• Assist with implementation of government policy, including recommendations on process tailoring and participation and documentation of process activities.
• Establish program control processes that support risk mitigation and 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 formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities through pre-test preparations, test participation, result analysis, and report preparation.
• Document A&A results and technical or coordination activities, and prepare Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence.

Requirements

• Education and experience requirement:
  • Master’s degree with 3 years of technical experience; OR
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of technical experience; OR
  • Associate’s degree with 7 years of technical experience; OR
  • High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of technical experience.
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification or higher (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+, CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, CISSP-Associate, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO).
• Hold a current U.S. Government Secret clearance (at a minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment.

Technologies / Frameworks

• ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP
• NIST, JSIG, DAAG
• SSPs, POA&M, SCTMs
• Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
• Special Programs (SAP/SAR), Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program
• U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent)

Location and Work Details

• Chandler, AZ (onsite)
• Full-time
• On-site work is required due to the classified nature of the work; no virtual or telecommute options.

Travel

• Travel: 10% of the time

Clearance

• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Secret

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 98,400 - 147,600 per year
• Primary level salary range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program
• Depending on position: eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available