Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities.

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, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant 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.
• Must have a Security+ certification for great in order to be considered.
• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex., Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP).

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Exceptional learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Very friendly team environment.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00