Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - 19841 - Bellevue NE

Northrop Grumman; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will work on-site, full-time at our Bellevue, Nebraska location, designing, integrating, and maintaining Cross‑Domain Solutions that enable secure data transfer between classified and unclassified networks.

The role requires managing cybersecurity programs, conducting risk assessments, and leading ST&E activities to ensure compliance with government

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 7 years of experience
• Candidates must meet U.S. Government 8140 cybersecurity requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation with potential Top Secret) is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs

Responsibilities

• Manage the cybersecurity program for assigned information systems and execute related tasks
• Lead regular audits and continuous monitoring to improve security posture
• Assess systems and networks for deviations from policy and secure configurations
• Validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards
• Drive government policy implementation and document process activities
• Oversee A&A processes including security documentation and testing
• Lead Security Test and Evaluation activities and prepare reports
• Prepare A&A documentation (SSP, POA&Ms, etc.) for review

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security clearance

RMF

Cross‑domain solutions

NIST

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

SCAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems thatimpactpeople’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 boldnew ideas,courageand a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent thefuture, andhave 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’remaking 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’relooking 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 supportyoursby 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 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 Bellevue, Nebraska location.

We are looking for an experienced professional to design, integrate, and maintain Cross‑DomainSolutions (CDS) that enable secure,policy‑compliantdata transfer between classified and unclassified networks. The role includes conducting risk assessments, configuring hardware/software, performing rigorous testing, and providing ongoing support to ensure continuous compliance with US Government security directives.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the cybersecurity program of all assigned information systems and execute all cybersecurity-related tasks.
• Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations, to enhance operational efficiencies of the information system security posture.
• 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.
• Drive the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
• Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). 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.
• Lead 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 inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions and work collectively with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
• Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation (System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, etc.) for review and approval.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722)–(Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• 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 with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. Assessment & Authorization under RMF)
• 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
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for secure data transfer across classified networks.

CIDO

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.