Principal / Senior Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – 19072

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Cybersecurity Analyst in Clearfield, UT, to join the Ground Subsystem Support Contract cyber team. You will perform assessments, certification activities, and rigorous security documentation to ensure compliance with DoD RMF and NIST standards.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility, appropriate ISSM certifications, and experience with NIST, FedRAMP, or PCI DSS. Travel is possible, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).
• Current DoDD 8140 ISSM 722-Intermediate Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess weapon system components and networks for configuration deviations and perform vulnerability assessments.
• Support certification and accreditation processes, including documentation and audits.
• Document results of assessments and prepare System Security Plans and POA&Ms.
• Review system audits and monitor corrective actions until closure.
• Provide security assessments to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience

Master’s degree with 3 years of experience

PhD with 1 year of experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Principal/ Senior Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – 19072

The Northrop Grumman Ground Subsystem Support Contract (GSSC) has an exciting opportunity on the cyber team located in Clearfield, UT. This is a dual level position. The selected candidate will perform the following key duties and responsibilities:

Perform assessments of weapon system components and networks to identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy; this is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.

Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.

Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.

Periodically conduct a complete review of each system’s audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.

Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation.

Develop system and policy documentation required for certification evaluation.

Perform other ISSM/ISSO duties as necessary.

Apply scientific, engineering, and information assurance principles to deliver trustworthy systems that satisfy stakeholder requirements within their established risk tolerance.

Basic Qualifications Principal Cybersecurity Analyst:

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, PhD with 1 years; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).

Current DoDD 8140 ISSM 722-Intermediate Certification (Examples: CGRC, CASP, CCISO, Security+), or ability to obtain one within 6 months, and maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Cybersecurity Analyst:

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD degree with 4 year of experience; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).

Current DoDD 8140 ISSM 722-Intermediate Certification (Examples: CGRC, CASP, CCISO, Security+), or ability to obtain one within 6 months, and maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, or similar cybersecurity frameworks

Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of Information Systems Security Officer/Manager experience.

Current DODD 8140 ISSM 722-Advanced Certification (Examples: CISM, CISSP, GCIA, GSLC).

Working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation required for certification evaluation.

ICBM Experience.

Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00

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.

Job Category: Information Technology