Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

$102,400 - $153,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Aurora, CO

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 of classified information systems within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community environments. This role involves performing assessments, establishing program control processes, and supporting the certification and accreditation of systems. The analyst will work on cybersecurity implementations, validate security requirements, and document security plans, contributing to the overall mission of protecting cyber assets from evolving threats.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave.
• Identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure risk mitigation.
• Support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Conduct security documentation, investigations, software research, and hardware introduction.
• Assist in implementing required government policy and make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Participate in and document process activities related to cybersecurity.
• 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.

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/GED with 9 years of experience is required.
• 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 Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, including a recent Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security.
• CISSP certification.
• 6 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework / eMASS.
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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