Principal/Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4.

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.
• Aid in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and 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 experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or an Associates degree with 7 years of experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - IAM II - or be able to obtain the required certification within 6 months of hire date; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or an Associates degree with 10 years of experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - IAM III; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Skills

• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. 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.

Benefits

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

Schedule

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.