Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Polygraph

$107,300 - $160,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Redondo Beach, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst at Northrop Grumman is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of classified information systems within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community environments. This role involves performing assessments, establishing control processes, supporting certification and accreditation, and conducting security evaluations to mitigate risks. The position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and frameworks, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations and policies.
• Establish strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support certification and accreditation of systems.
• Assist in implementing government policy and make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Conduct analyses to validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities.
• Document results of Certification and Accreditation activities and prepare system Security Plans.
• Conduct complete reviews of system audits and monitor corrective actions.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma with 9 years of experience.
• Must have a DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (e.g., Security+).
• Current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, including SCI access and a recent Polygraph adjudicated within the last 2 years.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security.
• 4 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching