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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 assessments of networks within enclaves to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies. The analyst performs analyses to validate security requirements, assists in implementing government policy, and supports the Assessment and Authorization of systems. Key responsibilities include security certification testing, software research, and preparing Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Required skills include 8140 requirements certifications like Security+ or CISSP, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Preferred technical competencies include experience with ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs to ensure robust security posture for classified information systems.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and validate established security standards.
Assist in implementing government policies and document process activities and tailoring recommendations.
Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems through risk mitigation and security certification testing.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) by preparing tests, analyzing results, and preparing reports.
Document A&A activities and technical coordination to prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master’s degree with 0 years of technical experience, a Bachelor’s with 2 years, an Associate’s with 4 years, or a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification or higher.
Must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access level eligibility.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Aurora, CO location.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).