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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 Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information systems lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and network assessments to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or enclave policies. The analyst will validate security requirements, recommend safeguards, and assist in implementing government policies. Key responsibilities include establishing program control processes for risk mitigation, supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, and performing Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) for government accrediting authorities. The position requires preparing Risk Management Framework body of evidence and documenting technical activities. Necessary skills include Security+ certification and experience with tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs within a classified environment.
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.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation by preparing tests, participating in testing, and analyzing results.
Document A&A activities and technical coordination to prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
Assist in implementing government policies and provide recommendations on process tailoring.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, a Bachelor’s with 5 years, an Associate’s with 7 years, or a High School diploma with 9 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst by holding a 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 willing to work on-site full-time at the Linthicum, 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 like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP; and frameworks like NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs (preferred).