Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

$107,300 - $160,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time - Senior

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, and supporting certification and accreditation of systems. The position requires on-site work at the Redondo Beach, CA location and is integral to maintaining the security posture of the organization in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave.
• 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 and make recommendations on process tailoring.
• 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.
• Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and prepare system Security Plans.
• Conduct periodic reviews of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

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 or equivalent 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

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program