Principal Cybersecurity Analyst — Top Secret Cleared

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 79,000 - 148,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits/healthcare.

9/80 work schedule.

Great 401k matching program.

Health insurance coverage.

Life and disability insurance.

Savings plan.

Company paid holidays.

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/o

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites applications for a Principal / Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Roy, Utah site. This on-site, full-time role requires a Top Secret clearance and a strong background in cybersecurity and RMF.

The position emphasizes rigorous system audits, continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and security documentation to meet government standards. It offers a pathway to advanced certifications and growth within a mission-driven

Qualifications

Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of experience is required.
Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 8 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 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 Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

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.
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.