Cybersecurity Analyst / Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - 16297 - R10208076 Job

Cybersecurity Analyst / Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - 16297 - R10208076

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Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of weapon system components and networks to identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy; through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
• Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Periodically conduct a complete review of each system’s audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation.
• Develop system and policy documentation required for certification evaluation.
• Perform other ISSM/ISSO duties as necessary.
• Apply scientific, engineering, and information assurance principles to deliver trustworthy systems that satisfy stakeholder requirements within their established risk tolerance.

Basic Qualifications – Cybersecurity Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or Master’s degree; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).
• Current DoDD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (Examples: Sec+, CCNA-Sec, CySA+) and maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines.

Basic Qualifications – Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).
• Current DoDD 8140 IAM Level II Certification (Examples: CGRC, CASP, CISM, CCISO, CISSP), or ability to obtain one within 6 months, and maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of Information Systems Security Officer/Manager experience.
• Current DoD 8140 IAM Level III Certification (Examples: CISSP, CISM).
• Working knowledge of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and Risk Management Framework implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for certification documentation.
• ICBM Experience.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

The salary range is a general guideline; offers depend on factors including role scope, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off.

Applications: The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman EEO.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing