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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 Sr. Principal Cyber Threat Analyst joins the Intelligence and Response team within the Chief Information & Digital Office to provide counterintelligence and cyber threat protection for intellectual property, networks, and sensitive data against highly skilled adversaries. This role involves performing in-depth analysis of network and host-based threat activity, monitoring intelligence portals, and collaborating with peers to protect the Managed Network. Daily responsibilities include triaging concurrent cyber events, analyzing log data and PCAP data, generating event timelines, and conducting root cause analysis. The candidate will develop custom scripts for analysis and brief findings to both technical and non-technical senior management. Required skills include proficiency in Python or Perl scripting, experience with investigation tools, and knowledge of network communication protocols. The role addresses the critical challenge of identifying and countering sophisticated cybersecurity threats within a defense industrial base context.