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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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The Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4 - Top Secret joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and assessments of networks within enclaves to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies. The analyst will perform analyses to validate security requirements, assist in implementing government policies, and establish program control processes to mitigate risks. Key responsibilities include supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) through security certification testing, documentation, and Risk Management Framework body of evidence preparation. Required skills include meeting U.S. Government 8140 requirements such as Security+ CE, CySA+, or GICSP. Preferred experience includes using tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and validate established security standards.
Implement government policies and document process activities for information system lifecycle activities.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation through pre-test preparation, test participation, and result analysis.
Document A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
What we're looking for
Must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722), such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
Must have a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's with 5 years, an Associate's with 7 years, or a High School diploma with 9 years.
Must have a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's with 8 years, an Associate's with 10 years, or a High School diploma with 12 years.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, and/or a Polygraph (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).
Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs (preferred).
Cybersecurity
RMF
NIST
JSIG
Nessus
Splunk
Trellix
SCAP
Assessment & Authorization
System Security Plan
Risk Acceptance Report
Security Controls Traceability Matrix
Plan of Action and Milestones
Security Test and Evaluation
Continuous Monitoring
CISSP