Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

About the role

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Sr 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 6 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 10 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant technical experience.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level II certification (or higher).
• Candidates must have a 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, in order to be considered.
• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, a CASP+/SecurityX, and 6 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF/eMASS package development.
• Active SAP/SAR access preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 10 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant technical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF/eMASS package development.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00