Staff Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10166642

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Cyber assets everywhere are under siege from a wide spectrum of threats. Almost daily, these threats grow in sophistication, breadth and speed.

Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what’s possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking experienced Information Systems Security Professionals across the country to support information systems lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and train a team of Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs).

• Interface with internal and external customers at all levels, and will be required to interpret and provide guidance on company and customer cybersecurity related governance documents.

• 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.

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.

• Implement the required government RMF policy (i.e. ICD 503, JSIG), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.

• Perform analyses to validate established security controls and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority.

• Coordinate all associated Assessment and Authorization activities, which includes all RMF Body Of Evidence (BOE) documentation.

• Ensure recurring cybersecurity SOW is completed to include auditing, configuration management, user training, POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, Self-Inspections, etc.

This is an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) level opportunity. If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree and 12 years of experience is required

• Minimum 10 years of experience performing information systems security duties

• A current DoD 8570 IAM Level I (or higher) security certification is required to be considered

• Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification within 6 months of start date, as a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, including SCI access eligibility

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Polygraph as a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment

• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, STIG, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, DAAPM, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development

• Familiarity and understanding with the NIST 800 family including NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53

• Familiarity with researching and evaluating CVE/CVSS to identify, assess, and manage risk from threats and vulnerabilities

• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, VMware, and cloud environments

• Familiarity with conducting and reviewing software static code analysis

• Ability to stand up new cybersecurity requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, a CISSP, and 13 years of ISSO/ISSM experience in a classified environment

• Extensive experience with JSIG, DCID 503, and ICD

• Prior experience leading a team of ISSOs/ISSMs

• Working knowledge of ACAS or NESSUS, SCAP, DISA STIGs, Splunk, NIST, and Zero Trust Architecture

• Active Top Secret/SCI with a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5-years]

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be recognized and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.

Salary Range: $157,500 - $236,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.