Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Chandler AZ

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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. The work supports classified systems and requires a current U.S. Government Secret clearance at a minimum. Travel is approximately 10%. The role supports security assessments, continuous monitoring, risk mitigation, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities under government requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience; or associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; or 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; virtual and telecommute work are not available.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

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 covering security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate information-system security posture.
• Assess systems and networks in 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.
• Work within program control processes to mitigate risks and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities, including preparation, test participation, analysis of results, and required reporting.
• Document A&A, technical, and coordination activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED