Principal / Cybersecurity Analyst - 19085 - Roy Utah

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide. The Classified Solutions team seeks a Principal / Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. This is an on-site, full-time position located in Roy, Utah. Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. A current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (with investigation within the last 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation) is required, along with the ability to obtain Special Access Program access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Assist in implementation of 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, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre‑test preparations, participation in tests, analysis of 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

• U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (current, with investigation completed within the last 6 years) or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
• U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance).
• Basic Qualifications – Level 2: Master’s Degree with 0 years experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience; OR Associate’s Degree with 4 years experience; OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6