Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Location
Edwards AFB, CA
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78 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 CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and network assessments to identify deviations from enclave policies or acceptable configurations. The analyst will perform analyses to validate security requirements, assist in implementing government policies, 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 security certifications such as CISSP or CISM, and experience with tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP. The role requires deep knowledge of NIST, JSIG, and DAAG frameworks to solve complex cybersecurity compliance and information system security problems.

What you'll do

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
  • Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies.
  • Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and validate established protections.
  • Assist in implementing government policies and document process tailoring and activities.
  • Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support system Assessment and Authorization.
  • Support formal Security Test and Evaluation through pre-test preparation, testing participation, and result analysis.
  • 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/GED with 9 years.
  • Must possess a security certification in CAP, SecurityX, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP.
  • Must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • 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 (preferred).

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