Classified Cybersecurity Analyst/Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman develops advanced systems and technologies that support national security and other mission-critical applications. The company is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst or Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities, including security assessments, continuous monitoring, Assessment and Authorization, Security Test and Evaluation, and Risk Management Framework documentation.

What you'll do:

• 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, and participate in and document process activities
• Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging‑technology research, inspections, and periodic audits
• 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

What they're looking for:

• Master's degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for IAT Level II (i.e., Security+ CE)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government 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
• Master's degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience of relevant is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for IAT Level II (i.e., Security+ CE)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secretsecurity 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
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Security+ CE
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex., Assessment & Authorization under RMF)
• Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph
• Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP
• Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• A very friendly team environment
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• A 9/80 work schedule
• A great 401k matching program
• Employees may be eligible for overtime
• Employees may be eligible for shift differential
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus