Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Chandler AZ

VetJobs•Chandler, AZ

1d•$65,800 - $98,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. This is a full-time, on-site position at the company’s Chandler, Arizona location. Due to the classified nature of the work, virtual and telecommute options are not available. The role requires a current U.S. Government Secret clearance at a minimum and includes travel approximately 10% of the time. The analyst will conduct security audits and continuous monitoring, assess systems and networks for deviations from acceptable configurations and policies, and analyze whether security requirements are met. The role supports government policy implementation and process tailoring, as well as risk mitigation and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. Work includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing and documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits. The analyst will also support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), including preparation, test participation, analysis of results, and report preparation. The role documents A&A and technical or coordination activities and prepares the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience; or an associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; or a high school diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I, for example Security+ CE.
Hold a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance at a minimum.
Willingness to work full-time on-site in Chandler, Arizona.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field.
Security+ CE.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment and Authorization under RMF.
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate information-system security posture.
Assess systems and networks within networking environments or enclaves and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Analyze systems to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Assist with implementing required government policy, recommend process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Support risk mitigation and system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing and documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) through pre-test preparation, participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
Document A&A, technical, and coordination activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.