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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 joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and network assessments to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or enclave policies. The analyst performs analyses to validate security requirements, assists in implementing government policies, and supports the Assessment and Authorization process. Key responsibilities include security certification testing, software research, hardware introduction, and preparing the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. The position requires proficiency with tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs. The work focuses on maintaining the security posture of information systems within a classified networking environment to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security controls and operational processes.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and technical protections.
Assist in implementing government policies and documenting process tailoring activities.
Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems through testing, research, and documentation.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) by preparing tests and analyzing results.
Prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence and document all A&A activities.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, a Bachelor’s with 2 years, an Associate’s with 4 years, or a High School diploma with 6 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – Security+ certification.
Must possess a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Elkridge, MD campus.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools (ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP) and frameworks (NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs) (preferred).