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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/Principal Cybersecurity Analyst joins the Classified Solutions team to support information systems lifecycle activities. This role involves designing, integrating, and maintaining Cross-Domain Solutions to facilitate secure, policy-compliant data transfers between classified and unclassified networks. Key responsibilities include managing cybersecurity programs, conducting risk assessments, performing system audits, and leading formal Security Test and Evaluation activities. The analyst will configure hardware and software, perform continuous monitoring, and prepare essential documentation like System Security Plans and Risk Acceptance Reports. Required skills include expertise in Assessment and Authorization under RMF, knowledge of NIST, JSIG, and DAAG frameworks, and proficiency with tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP. The position addresses the technical challenge of maintaining secure multi-domain systems within complex government networking environments.
Design, integrate, and maintain Cross-Domain Solutions for secure data transfer between classified and unclassified networks.
Manage the cybersecurity program and execute all related tasks for assigned information systems.
Conduct regular system audits and continuous monitoring to enhance the security posture of information systems.
Perform network assessments to identify deviations from enclave policy or acceptable configurations.
Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes and prepare required reports for government authorities.
Prepare and submit Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, including System Security Plans and POA&Ms.
Research emerging technologies and hardware to support risk mitigation and security certification testing.
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 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 meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722), such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to work on-site full-time at the Roy, Utah location.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for secure data transfer across classified networks (preferred).
Cybersecurity
RMF
ACAS
Nessus
Splunk
Trellix
SCAP
NIST
JSIG
DAAG
POA&M
SCTM
Security+
Assessment and Authorization
Continuous Monitoring
Security Test and Evaluation
System Security Plan