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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 Cybersecurity Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information systems lifecycle activities for classified environments. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring of security controls, and assessing networks to identify deviations from established policies. The analyst will perform technical analyses to validate security requirements, implement government policies, and manage risk mitigation through Assessment and Authorization processes. Key responsibilities include performing Security Test and Evaluation, preparing Risk Management Framework body of evidence, and conducting vulnerability scans. The position requires expertise in tools such as ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, and POA&Ms, while adhering to NIST and NISPOM standards. This role addresses the critical challenge of securing classified information systems by ensuring they meet rigorous government accreditation requirements through consistent monitoring, documentation, and technical evaluation within a secure enclave.
Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing
Python
Java
C
C++
Ruby
Shell Scripting
Perl
Burp Suite
Nmap
Nessus
OWASP Top 10
SANS Top 25
CVSS
SSL
AES
HTTP
DNS
FTP