Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Salary
$114,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 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 506 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

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 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, preparing Risk Management Framework body of evidence, and performing security certification testing. Required skills include a CISSP certification and experience with tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP. The role requires expertise in frameworks such as NIST, JSIG, and DAAG to solve complex security posture and authorization problems within a classified environment.

What you'll do

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
  • 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 protocols.
  • Assist in implementing government policies and document process tailoring and activities.
  • Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems.
  • Support formal Security Test and Evaluation by preparing tests, analyzing results, and preparing reports.
  • Document A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

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 have a CISSP security certification or equivalent based on US Government 8140 standards.
  • Must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance at a minimum.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Redondo Beach, CA location.
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
  • Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).

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