Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Salary: $114,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 685 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

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The Principal 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 Assessment and Authorization (A&A) through security certification testing, documentation, and preparing the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. The position requires proficiency with tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs. The work focuses on maintaining the security posture of classified information systems in a secure environment.

Skills

Risk Management Framework Security+ ACAS Nessus Splunk Trellix SCAP NIST JSIG DAAG Continuous Monitoring Cybersecurity Compliance System Audits Information Systems Lifecycle

What you'll do

Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security posture across all controls and configurations.
Assess networks within enclaves to identify deviations from established policies or acceptable configurations.
Analyze and validate security requirements while recommending additional safeguards and process tailoring.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems.
Perform technical research on emerging technologies, hardware introductions, and software releases.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation by preparing for tests and analyzing results.
Document assessment 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, or a Bachelor's with 5 years, or an Associate's with 7 years.
A High School diploma and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst, specifically the Security+ CE certification.
Must possess a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance or be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Preferred experience in cybersecurity compliance, specifically Assessment & Authorization under RMF.
Preferred knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, as well as NIST, JSIG, and DAAG frameworks.

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