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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 Cybersecurity Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to manage the cybersecurity program for assigned information systems. This role involves executing cybersecurity tasks, leading regular system audits, and performing continuous monitoring of security controls and configurations. The analyst will assess networks within enclaves to identify deviations from policy, validate security requirements, and drive government policy implementation. Key responsibilities include overseeing program control processes to mitigate risk, supporting Assessment and Authorization, and leading formal Security Test and Evaluation. The candidate will utilize tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP while applying knowledge of NIST, JSIG, and DAAG frameworks. The work focuses on maintaining secure information systems and ensuring compliance with rigorous government security standards within a classified environment.
Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and execute related tasks.
Conduct regular system audits and continuous monitoring to enhance the security posture.
Assess networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies.
Analyze and validate security requirements to recommend additional safeguards.
Drive the implementation of government policies and document process activities.
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 Plans of Action and Milestones.
What we're looking for
Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years; OR an Associate's degree with 10 years; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years.
Must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
Security+ CE (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).
Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs (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