Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Polygraph

About the role

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Dulles, VA 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, participate in and document process activities.
• Establish 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 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Current/recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years] in order to be considered.
• The ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Current/recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years] in order to be considered.
• The ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Skills

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Current/recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years] in order to be considered.
• The ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Exceptional learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• A very friendly team environment
• Excellent benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• Great 401k matching program

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site at Northrop Grumman's Dulles, VA location.