Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities on-site at our Dulles, VA location. The role requires Top Secret clearance and IAM level II equivalent certifications, with 10% travel.

You will conduct audits, assess network security, and contribute to Risk Management Framework documentation to help pass government Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) and A&A activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years IT experience or Bachelor’s with 5 years
• Experience with IAM security certifications is preferred
• Knowledge of RMF/JPAS-like processes and government compliance

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security controls
• Assess systems and networks for deviations from policy and secure configurations
• Support A&A activities and prepare required security documentation

Skills

Security clearance TS

Access control

Education

Master’s degree in IT or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Associate degree with 7 years IT experience

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 by 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.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Dulles, VA location.

• 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, participate in and document process activities.
• Establish 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 3 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - Must have a IAM level II equivalent (or higher) security certification (examples: CAP / CGRC, CASP+/SecurityX, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top 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 Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Security+ CE
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. 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&Ms, and SCTMs

We offer flexible work arrangeme