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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 Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information systems lifecycle activities. This role involves managing the cybersecurity program for assigned systems, executing security tasks, and leading regular audits and continuous monitoring to improve security posture. The analyst performs network assessments to identify deviations from enclave policies, validates security requirements, and drives government policy implementation. Key responsibilities include overseeing program controls for Assessment and Authorization, conducting Security Test and Evaluation, and preparing critical documentation like System Security Plans and POA&Ms. The position requires proficiency with tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, and DAAG frameworks. The work focuses on maintaining secure, integrated multi-domain systems within a classified environment to meet strategic security objectives.
Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and execute related tasks.
Lead regular system audits and continuous monitoring activities to improve security posture.
Assess networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations and enclave policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and process tailoring.
Oversee program control processes to mitigate risk and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and prepare required reports for accrediting authorities.
Prepare and submit A&A documentation including System Security Plans and Plan of Action and Milestones.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, a Bachelor's with 8 years, an Associate's with 10 years, or a High School Diploma with 12 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst by holding a CISSP or CISM certification.
Must possess 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.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to work on-site, full-time at the Woodland Hills, CA location.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, RMF, and knowledge of 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
Risk Management Framework
NIST
JSIG
ACAS
Nessus
Splunk
Trellix
SCAP
Assessment and Authorization
System Security Plan
Plan of Action and Milestones
Security Controls Traceability Matrix
Security Test and Evaluation
Cybersecurity Compliance
Information Systems Security Manager