Classified Cybersecurity Analyst Job at Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Chandler

Requisition ID: R10180741

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers and landing on the moon. 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, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking novice level Information Systems Security Professionals across the country to support information systems lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.

• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e. RMF, DAAPM, NIST), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.

• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority.

• Complete all associated Assessment and Authorization activities, which includes all RMF Body Of Evidence (BOE) documentation.

• Perform recurring cybersecurity SOW to include auditing, configuration management, user training, POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, Self-Inspections, etc.

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience is required.

• Current DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification; OR must have the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of start date.

• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum).

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, a Security+ CE, and 3 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF.

• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development preferred.

• Active Top Secret and/or SAP/SAR access would be ideal.

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.