Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

$92,600 - $139,000/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Magna, UT

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Magna, UT

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 compliance of classified information systems within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community environments. This role involves performing assessments, establishing control processes, supporting certification and accreditation activities, and implementing government policies to mitigate risks. The position requires a strong background in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, with a focus on maintaining the integrity and security of sensitive information.

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 required government policies and make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Perform analyses to validate established 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 until closure.

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 II (or higher) security certification (e.g., CAP, CASP CE, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP).
• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance.

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