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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 - Secret joins the Classified CIDO 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 policy, 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 documentation like System Security Plans and Risk Acceptance Reports. Required technical skills include Linux (RHEL), eMass, SIEM tools, and Compliance Scanning. Preferred expertise includes ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, NIST, RMF, Elk, and Trellix. The work focuses on securing classified information systems within a networking environment or enclave.
Manage the cybersecurity program and execute all related tasks for assigned information systems.
Lead regular system audits and continuous monitoring activities to improve security posture.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from enclave policies or acceptable configurations.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and drive government policy implementation.
Oversee program control processes to mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and prepare required technical reports.
Prepare and submit A&A documentation including System Security Plans and Risk Acceptance Reports.
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 have experience with Linux (RHEL), eMass, SIEM tools, and Compliance Scanning.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level III (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CCISO).
Must have a current Secret level security clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Colorado Springs, CO location.
Master’s degree in Cyber Security, 10 years of certification and accreditation experience, and knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, RMF, and RMF package development (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