Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

About the role

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 Aurora, CO location.

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 Associates degree with 4 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School diploma with 6 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 (or higher).
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance to include SCI access level eligibility to be considered.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Polygraph as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Security+ CE
• 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

• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex., Assessment & Authorization under RMF)

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• Great 401k matching program

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Schedule

Full-time, on-site at Northrop Grumman's Aurora, CO location.