Cybersecurity Analyst/Principal Cybersecurity Analyst (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Bath Township, OH

9d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making. They should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver and have broad knowledge of IT security principles, including systems and database software, storage technology, risk evaluation, vulnerability mitigation, and IT security tools. They should also have knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework), and experience in implementing and managing information security programs and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with a minimum of 2 years related experience (for Cybersecurity Analyst) OR Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience (for Principal Cybersecurity Analyst).
Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with a minimum of 1-year related experience (for Cybersecurity Analyst) OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with a minimum of 3 years related experience (for Principal Cybersecurity Analyst).
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+.
Knowledge in securing operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux), databases (e.g., SQL, Oracle), and network devices (routers, switches).
Understanding of security technologies, such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, antivirus solutions, etc.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DoD systems and compliance requirements.
Understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
Experience with Security Tools such as Nessus, McAfee, Ivanti HEAT, Tanium, Solarwinds, Splunk.

Responsibilities

Serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and operate as a part of a team.
Manage software and information system certifications and approvals.
Coordinate incident response.
Conduct workforce cybersecurity training.
Perform maintenance and content updates of cybersecurity websites.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Overtime may be available.
Shift differential may be available.
Discretionary bonus.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.