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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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The Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret 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, establish program control processes to mitigate risks, and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems. Key responsibilities include participating in Security Test and Evaluation, documenting Risk Management Framework body of evidence, and performing software research. Required skills include experience with security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs. The position addresses the technical problem of maintaining secure, integrated multi-domain systems in global security environments.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
Perform network assessments to identify deviations from acceptable configurations and enclave policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and technical protections.
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.
Document A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
Assist in the implementation of government policies and document process tailoring activities.
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 meet U.S. Government 8140 (8570) requirements for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level II equivalent or higher security certification.
Must have a current U.S. Government Top 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 Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
CISM, CASP+, or SecurityX certification (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, RMF, and security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (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