Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

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 — from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Bacchus facility in Magna, UT location. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associate’s degree, or an equivalent number of college credit hours toward the degree (minimum 60), with 4 years of relevant technical experience.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+).
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top 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.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• On-site work at Bacchus facility in Magna, UT; no virtual or telecommute options available.
• Travel: 10% of the time.
• Clearance required for start: Top Secret.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, a Security+ CE, and 3 years of experience with information assurance, certification & accreditation, and cybersecurity in JSIG classified environments.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., 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.
• SAP/SAR access is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Great 401k matching program.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Schedule

• 9/80 work schedule (e.g., every other Friday off).