Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Ts/sci

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Aurora, CO +1 · Cyber

This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and assessments to evaluate the security posture of information systems within a classified environment. It requires performing analyses to validate security requirements, assisting in policy implementation, establishing risk mitigation processes, and supporting Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) for Assessment and Authorization (A&A). The analyst will document A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

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
  • U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification (or higher)
  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance to include Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI)
  • Ability to obtain, and maintain, a Polygraph

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity (or related field)
  • Security+ CE
  • 6 years of experience with vulnerability scanning and information assurance in classified environments
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. Assessment & Authorization under RMF)
  • Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS/Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs
  • A current Polygraph

What the JD emphasized

  • TS/SCI
  • Top Secret
  • 8140 requirements
  • IAM level I
  • Polygraph