Northrop Grumman - Rolling Meadows, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Rolling Meadows, IL
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Northrop Grumman, we are at the forefront of technological advancements that impact lives globally. Our pioneering spirit drives us to seek individuals with bold ideas and a commitment to innovation. We are looking for Cybersecurity Professionals to join our Classified Solutions team, where you will play a crucial role in supporting information systems lifecycle activities. This position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community environments. You will be responsible for assessing systems and networks, ensuring compliance with security policies, and supporting the certification and accreditation processes. Your role will involve establishing strict program control processes to mitigate risks, conducting security assessments, and documenting the results of Certification and Accreditation activities. You will also participate in Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes, ensuring that all security requirements are validated and met. This position is critical in maintaining the integrity and security of our classified systems, and you will be expected to monitor corrective actions and ensure compliance with established security protocols. We are committed to fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity, where every employee can bring their whole self to work. By joining our team, you will have access to resources and support that will enable you to excel in your career while contributing to our mission of providing secure and innovative solutions in a rapidly changing global security environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
  • Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
  • Assist in the implementation of required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and document process activities.
  • Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
  • Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in tests, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
  • Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and prepare system Security Plans, updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Conduct periodic reviews of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

Requirements

  • Master's degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience is required.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE); OR must have the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of start date.
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered.
  • Candidates must have a working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) or previous Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security.
  • Security+ CE certification.
  • 3 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Frameworks).
  • Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • 401k matching program
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning opportunities
  • Exposure to a variety of projects and customers
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