Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$83,400–$125,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
30 days ago
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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 524 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2 or 3)

The Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2 or 3) joins the Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team to support mission-critical satellite support services. Working with the National Reconnaissance Office and Satellite Control Network, the analyst performs system audits, assessments, and continuous monitoring of security controls and configurations. Key responsibilities include validating security requirements, supporting government accrediting authorities, and managing Plan of Action and Milestones to close security gaps. The role involves maintaining Authority to Operate and Interim Authority to Operate processes for existing and new systems. Required technical skills include experience with Splunk, Tenable, STIGs, Group Policy, and Active Directory. Preferred expertise includes VMware, ESXi, Qmulos, Trellix, and HBSS. This position addresses the security posture of information systems within real-time on-orbit support and launch ascent operations.

What you'll do

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
  • Validate established security requirements and recommend necessary safeguards for information systems.
  • Support the planning, testing, and implementation of requirements for government accrediting authorities.
  • Monitor corrective actions through the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) until all actions are closed.
  • Support government IATO and ATO processes for both new and existing systems.
  • Execute compliance scanning and document results to implement necessary corrective actions.
  • Utilize tools such as Splunk, Tenable, STIGs, Group Policy, and Active Directory to maintain security.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a counter-intelligence polygraph is required.
  • Candidates must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity Analyst (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP).
  • Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a High School diploma with 6 years of experience.
  • Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a High School diploma with 9 years of experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of cybersecurity experience using Splunk and Tenable.
  • Experience with STIGs, Group Policy, and Active Directory.
  • Advanced cybersecurity education or certifications (preferred).
  • Experience with VMware, VMware ESXi, Qmulos, Trellix, or HBSS (preferred).
  • Experience executing compliance scanning, documenting results, and implementing corrective actions (preferred).
  • Experience with government IATO and ATO processes (preferred).

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