Computer Support 2/3 - 19447 and 19448 - Roy Utah

Top Secret clearance required. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Computer Support 2/3 candidate to join its dynamic team of technical cyber professionals in the Roy, Utah area.

Responsibilities

• Execute scanning and transfer of data between classified environments in strict accordance with SCG and JSIG
• Verify classification, releasability, and handling caveats against the SCG prior to any data movement
• Apply approved antivirus and malware scanning procedures to all data before and after transfer
• Ensure proper markings, labels, and metadata (classification, caveats, dissemination controls) on all transferred data
• Maintain complete and accurate logs for each transfer: requester, approver, source, destination, content description, date/time, and results
• Enforce authorized tools, media, and workflows for data transfer; prohibit and report any unapproved methods
• Protect chain of custody for all data and removable media; track issuance, use, and disposition
• Immediately escalate suspected malware, data spills, or deviations from the SCG/JSIG to ISSO/ISSM and program leadership
• Coordinate with security, system administration, and program teams to validate requirements and resolve transfer issues
• Recommend procedural improvements to strengthen data transfer security, compliance, and efficiency

This role calls for someone who can handle a steady flow of repetitive work without losing focus or accuracy. You’ll need to stay flexible as priorities and deadlines shift, be comfortable working independently with minimal direction, and clearly explain and document what you’re seeing in the monitoring platform—especially when issues arise and leaders need quick, precise updates.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance within a reasonable period as determined by the company and by program and/or customer requirements; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment
• Able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Experience working in classified environments with strict adherence to SCG and JSIG guidance
• Hands-on experience scanning data with approved antivirus/endpoint protection tools prior to transfer
• Experience with how Windows handles file transfers across networks and devices (e.g., shared drives, mapped network locations, USB/external storage), including permissions, transfer performance, and common failure modes
• Demonstrated ability to follow documented data transfer procedures, maintain logs, and protect chain of custody
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating transfer requests and documenting results

Qualifications

• Level 2: Associate’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience; OR High School diploma/equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 0 years relevant experience; OR Associate's degree and 2 years relevant experience; OR High School diploma/equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years supporting data movement or cybersecurity operations in DoD/IC or similar classified environments
• Direct experience interpreting SCGs and applying JSIG requirements to day-to-day data handling activities
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions, air-gapped networks, and handling of removable media in classified settings
• Experience collaborating with ISSO/ISSM, system administrators, and program leadership on security and data transfer issues

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business