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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 support information systems lifecycle activities. This role involves managing the cybersecurity program for assigned information systems, executing security tasks, and leading regular system audits and continuous monitoring activities. The analyst will perform assessments of networks and enclaves to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, validate security requirements, and drive the implementation of government policies. Key responsibilities include overseeing program control processes to support Assessment and Authorization, conducting Security Test and Evaluation, and preparing critical documentation like System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones. Required skills include CISSP or CISM certifications and knowledge of tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside familiarity with NIST, JSIG, and DAAG frameworks.
Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and execute related tasks.
Lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities to improve security posture.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or enclave policies.
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) processes 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
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 Cybersecurity Analyst with a maintained CISSP or CISM certification.
Must possess a current U.S. Government 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 Linthicum, MD 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