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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 assessments of networks within enclaves to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies. The analyst will perform analyses to validate security requirements, recommend safeguards, and establish program control processes to mitigate risks. Key responsibilities include supporting Assessment and Authorization activities, performing Security Test and Evaluation, and preparing Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Required skills include IAM level I certification and a Secret clearance. Preferred technical competencies include experience with ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs. The work focuses on maintaining secure, integrated, multi-domain systems within a classified environment.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or enclave policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and technical protections.
Implement government policies and document process activities for information systems.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) through pre-test preparation and result analysis.
Prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence and document all A&A activities.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master’s degree with 3 years of technical experience, a Bachelor’s with 5 years, an Associate’s with 7 years, or a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification or higher.
Must have 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 have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs (SAP/SAR).
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Chandler, AZ location.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
IAM III Certification (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).
Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs (preferred).
Cybersecurity
RMF
NIST
JSIG
Nessus
Splunk
Trellix
SCAP
Assessment & Authorization
System Security Plan
Risk Acceptance Report
Security Controls Traceability Matrix
Plan of Action and Milestones
Security Test and Evaluation
Continuous Monitoring
CISSP