Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site role

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD seeks a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. This on-site, full-time role requires a Secret clearance and compliance with government security requirements.

You will perform audits, assessments, risk management, and documentation to sustain secure operations. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree with experience or a Bachelor’s with more years, and possess knowledge of security tools (ACAS, Nessus,

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's with 5+ years, or AA with 7+ years; HSD/GED with 9 years in lieu.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - Security+ CE; certification must be maintained.
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or in Continuous Evaluation) as condition of employment.
• Must obtain Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance before start date; clearance is a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and processes.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks to ensure compliance with policy and enclave standards.
• Validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards and mitigations.
• Support government policy implementation, process tailoring, and document activities.
• Coordinate risk management and A&A activities, including testing, documentation, and audits.
• Support formal ST&E activities and produce required reports.

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

High School Diploma/GED with experience

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Linthicum, MD location.

The responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

• 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.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems; this will include 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, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or an Associates degree with 7 years of experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - Security+ CE; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• 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; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates must obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance before a start date can be established; maintaining this required clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 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 arrang