Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - R10206100

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 137,400 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires leading security assessments, implementing RMF policies, and ensuring compliance in classified environments. Ideal candidates should have significant cybersecurity experience and relevant certifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 7 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 9 years.
• Advanced DoD 8140 security certification is required.
• Current DoD Secret clearance with an investigation in the last 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Guide assessments of systems and networks for compliance and vulnerabilities.
• Enforce control processes to mitigate risks and support system accreditation.
• Implement government RMF policy and document activities.

Skills

Advanced DoD 8140 security certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP)

Risk management framework (RMF) expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's Degree and 7 years of experience

Bachelor's and 9 years of experience

Associate's and 11 years of experience

High School Diploma/GED and 13 years of experience

Job description

Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - R10206100

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. 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 and cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. This is an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) level opportunity. If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance type: Secret. Travel: No.

Description

Northrop Grumman seeks experienced Cybersecurity Professionals to support information systems security lifecycle activities and to work on classified DoD and Intelligence Community computing environments. This role involves leading and performing system security tasks across the lifecycle to protect information systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy through passive and active evaluations (compliance audits and vulnerability assessments).
• Enforce program control processes to mitigate risks and support certification and accreditation of systems, including process support, analysis, security documentation, investigations, and reviews of emerging technologies.
• Implement required government RMF policy (e.g., ICD 503, JSIG, DAAPM), tailor processes as needed, and participate in and document related activities.
• Perform analyses to validate security controls and recommend additional safeguards.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government authorities, including pre-test prep, participation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure completion of all RMF Assessment and Authorization activities, including documentation such as SSP, SCTM, SOPs, ConMon, POA&M, and related artifacts.
• Lead recurring cybersecurity SOWs to completion; manage auditing, configuration management, inventories, training, POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, and self-inspections.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications: Master\'s Degree with 7 years of experience; OR Bachelor\'s with 9 years; OR Associate\'s with 11 years; OR High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience.
• Advanced DoD 8140 security certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP) required.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance (or enrolled in CEP) with a current investigation within the last 6 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Cyber Security; DoD 8570 IAM level III certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP); 9 years of experience with A&A of classified systems and RMF.
• Experience with CORA preparation, reviewing and implementing extensive compliance guidance.
• Experience with DISA/STIGs, ACAS scans, POA&M maintenance, and related security assessments.
• Strong communication with diverse teams to ensure compliance with network requirements.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00. The salary range is a guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and bonuses. Northrop Grumman offers a range of benefits including health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, holidays, and PTO.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions. See EEO and pay transparency statement at the company site for details.