Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum, MD
Salary
$108,800–$163,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 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

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TL;DR · Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

The Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst joins the Classified Solutions team to support information systems 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 will perform analyses to validate security requirements, assist in implementing government policy, and establish program control processes to mitigate risks. Key responsibilities include supporting Security Test and Evaluation through pre-test preparations, result analysis, and report preparation. The position requires documenting Risk Management Framework artifacts and performing security certification testing. Candidates must utilize tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP while applying knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs to solve complex cybersecurity compliance and authorization problems within a classified environment.

What you'll do

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
  • Assess networks within enclaves to identify deviations from established policies or acceptable configurations.
  • Analyze and validate security requirements while recommending additional safeguards for information systems.
  • Implement government policies and provide recommendations on process tailoring and documentation.
  • Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems.
  • Support formal Security Test and Evaluation activities including pre-test preparation, testing, and result analysis.
  • Document results of assessment activities and prepare required Risk Management Framework artifacts.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Master's degree with 3 years experience, Bachelor's with 5 years, Associate's with 7 years, or High School with 9 years.
  • Must possess a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with a closed investigation within the last 6 years or be in the CE program.
  • Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8750 equivalent) for an Information Systems Security Officer, specifically CompTIA Security+.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen to hold the required government clearance.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
  • Preferred: ISACA CISM certification.
  • Preferred: Experience in cybersecurity compliance, including Assessment & Authorization under RMF.
  • Security clearance (at a.

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