Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities in Sunnyvale, CA. The role requires on-site work with a Top Secret clearance and SAP/SAR eligibility.

The selected candidate will perform audits, assessments, and documentation to maintain secure configurations and compliance; candidates should have extensive RMF and NIST experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's with 5 years, or an Associate's with 7 years in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (or CEP) to be considered.
• Must maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance.
• Must have a current US Government 8570 IAM level II equivalent security certification (CAP/CGRC, CASP+/SecurityX, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities to evaluate security posture of information systems.
• Assess systems and networks within the enclave and identify deviations from configurations and policies.
• Analyze to validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Assist in implementing government policy; tailor processes and document activities.
• Establish strict program controls to mitigate risks and support A&A of systems, including documentation and audits.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities through pre-test preparations and reporting.
• Document A&A results and RMF body of evidence.

Skills

ACAS

NESSUS

SPLUNK

SCAP

POA&Ms

NIST

DIACAP

NISPOM

RMF

System Audits

Vulnerability Scanning

Education

Master's degree in Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Tools

ACAS

NESSUS

SPLUNK

SCAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Sunnyvale, CA location.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not 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, 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 relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the US Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have a current US Government 8570 IAM level II equivalent security certification (or higher) (CAP/CGRC, CASP+/SecurityX, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Cybersecurity
• 5+ years of experience with Assessment and Authorization of classified systems and the Risk Management Framework
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package developme