Senior Top Secret Cleared Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities at Edwards AFB, CA. The selected candidate must work on-site, full-time, and hold a current Top Secret security clearance.

The role includes system audits, risk management, and government policy implementation in a secure, multi-domain environment. Preferred qualifications include Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, and experience with RMF.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have a security certification in CAP, SecurityX, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP to be considered
• Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, and/or a Polygraph
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. RMF)
• Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph
• Knowledge of security tools and frameworks (NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs)

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
• 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 A&A of systems
• Support the formal ST&E required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of results and reports
• Document the results of A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence

Skills

Security clearance

Security certifications

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities at Edwards AFB, CA. The selected candidate must work on-site, full-time, and hold a current Top Secret security clearance.

The role includes system audits, risk management, and government policy implementation in a secure, multi-domain environment. Preferred qualifications include Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, and experience with RMF.