Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Baltimore, MD
Salary: $87,600–$131,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

Northrop Grumman currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

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JOB TITLE: Classified Cybersecurity Analyst The Mission Systems sector is seeking a Junior ISSO to join the Classified Solutions team. This role involves performing assessments of systems and networks within a networking environment or enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies. You will conduct passive compliance audits and active vulnerability assessments while establishing strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support system certification and accreditation. Key responsibilities include implementing government policies such as RMF, DAAPM, and NIST, and performing Security Test and Evaluation. You will manage Body of Evidence documentation, including System Security Plans and POA&Ms. Required skills include Security+CE certification and knowledge of cybersecurity concepts. Preferred technical proficiencies include ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, JSIG, and vulnerability scanning to support secure multi-domain systems.

Skills

RMF NIST ACAS NESSUS SPLUNK SCAP JSIG Vulnerability Assessment Configuration Management Continuous Monitoring Security+ Cybersecurity Information Assurance System Audits SCTM SSP

What you'll do

Perform compliance audits and vulnerability assessments to identify system deviations from established security policies.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support the certification and accreditation of systems.
Implement government security policies such as RMF, DAAPM, and NIST while recommending process tailoring.
Analyze and validate security requirements to recommend necessary safeguards for protected networks.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation activities including pre-test preparation, testing participation, and report generation.
Complete all required Risk Management Framework documentation including System Security Plans and Plan of Actions and Milestones.
Execute recurring cybersecurity tasks such as configuration management, user training, and continuous monitoring checklists.

What we're looking for

Must have an Associate's degree with 4 years experience, Bachelor's with 2 years, Master's with 0 years, or High School with 6 years experience.
Must possess a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance or be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program.
Must hold and maintain a current Security+CE certification.
Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
Ability to apply knowledge of business and cybersecurity concepts, tools, and processes to program decisions.
Ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure information is shared and understood.
Ability to identify and address cybersecurity program impacts through a systematic proactive approach.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or a similar STEM field.

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