Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum, MD
Salary
$108,800–$163,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 208 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

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Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions team is hiring a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to work full-time at their Linthicum, MD location, focusing on information systems lifecycle activities including system audits, continuous monitoring, and security control implementation. The role involves supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, conducting formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), and documenting A&A activities. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or equivalent, along with Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – Security+, and must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include cybersecurity compliance experience under RMF, knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, and familiarity with NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs frameworks.

Skills

NIST JSIG DAAG SSPs POA&Ms SCTMs ACAS Nessus Splunk Trellix SCAP RMF CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Docker Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities to evaluate security posture.
  • Implement government policies and recommend process tailoring for cybersecurity.
  • Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) by documenting processes and conducting analyses.
  • Prepare systems for Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and document results.
  • Document A&A activities and create Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree with 3 years or Bachelor's with 5 years of cybersecurity experience required.
  • Government 8140 requirements for Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – Security+ certification.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with closed investigation within the last 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
  • Experience in implementing government policy and conducting system audits.

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