Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

$107,300 - $160,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Redondo Beach, CA

5,001-10,000 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 activities, and conducting security evaluations. The position requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity policies and practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks.
• Support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Assist in the implementation of required government policy and make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities.
• Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and prepare system Security Plans.
• Conduct complete reviews of each system's 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 Associates 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+).
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top 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

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