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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 Classisfied Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI 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 the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Required skills include 8140 certification, such as Security+ or CISSP, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Preferred experience includes knowledge of ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside familiarity with NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs to ensure secure multi-domain system integrity.
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 protections.
Assist in implementing government policies and document process tailoring and activities.
Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems through risk mitigation and security certification testing.
Perform Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations, analysis, and reporting for government authorities.
Prepare the Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence and document all technical 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/GED with 6 years of experience.
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/SCI level security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Counter Intelligence Polygraph.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field (preferred).
Security+ CE experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
TS/SCI access and CI-Polygraph (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).