Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - R10206100 Job at Northrop Grumman in Los An

Overview

Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - R10206100 at Northrop Grumman. Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: No.

This is an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) level opportunity. Northrop Grumman seeks cybersecurity professionals to support information systems security lifecycle activities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
• Enforce strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support certification and accreditation of systems, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, hardware/software changes, and periodic audits.
• Implement required government RMF policy (e.g., ICD 503, JSIG, DAAPM); make recommendations on process tailoring; participate in and document process activities.
• Perform analyses to validate established security controls and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government authorities through pre-test preparations, participation, result analysis, and required reports.
• Complete all associated Assessment and Authorization activities, including RMF documentation such as System Security Plan (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Control Family Security Operating Plans (SOPs), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Plan, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), and related artifacts.
• Lead recurring cybersecurity statements of work to completion, including auditing, configuration management, hardware and software inventories, user training, POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, and self-inspections.

This position requires on-site work in Northridge, California, due to the classified nature of the work.

Basic Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a Bachelor\'s Degree with 9 years of experience; OR an Associate\'s Degree with 11 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience
• Advanced level DoD 8140 security certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP)
• Current DoD Secret security clearance (at minimum) with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Cyber Security; DoD 8570 IAM level III security certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP); and 9 years of experience with Assessment and Authorization of classified systems and Risk Management Framework
• Experience with Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) preparation and implementation of extensive compliance guidance
• Experience with: DISA/CORA data calls, POA&M maintenance, STIG checklists and quarterly DISA releases, ACAS scan results and remediation actions
• Strong communication with diverse teams to ensure network compliance

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00. Other compensation details include potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives where applicable. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO.

The application period for the job posting is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. This timeline may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain restricted positions.