Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Colorado Springs, CO +1 · Cyber

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities, conduct system audits, continuous monitoring, perform assessments, validate security requirements, assist in policy implementation, establish program control processes, and support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E). The role requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems.
  2. Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
  3. Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
  4. Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
  5. Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.

Skills

Required

  • Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience
  • 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – IAT level I
  • current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance
  • ability to obtain, and maintain, a Top Secret / SCI access level

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • IAM level III
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. Assessment & Authorization under RMF)
  • Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs
  • Current and active Top Secret / SCI access

What the JD emphasized

  • 8140 requirements
  • Secret level security clearance
  • Top Secret / SCI access level