Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

Northrop Grumman•Aurora, CO

1d•$91,800 - $137,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The role is full-time and on-site at the company’s Aurora, Colorado location; virtual and telecommuting options are not available because of the classified work. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance at minimum, including SCI eligibility, and the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs. The analyst evaluates and documents the security posture of information systems, supports security assessments and authorization under the Risk Management Framework, and helps meet government policy and accreditation requirements. The work includes security testing, risk mitigation, compliance documentation, technical analysis, and coordination. Travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and technical experience combinations: master’s degree and 0 years of technical experience; bachelor’s degree and 2 years; associate’s degree and 4 years; or high school diploma/GED and 6 years.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I certification or higher. Examples include Security+, CND, Cloud+, CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, CISSP-Associate, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, and CCISO.
Have a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at minimum, with SCI access eligibility based on a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
Be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Be willing to work full-time on-site in Aurora, Colorado; virtual and telecommuting options are not available.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
Security+ CE.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF.
Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a polygraph.
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate information system security posture.
Assess systems and networks in the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Analyze systems to validate established security requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
Assist in implementing required government policy, recommend process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Work within strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, 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 preparations, test participation, results analysis, and preparation of required reports.
Document A&A, technical, and coordination activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements are offered generally, though this role itself is on-site only.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly team environment.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
401(k) matching program.
9/80 work schedule.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.