Cybersecurity Analyst / Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

9d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst / Principal Cybersecurity Analyst to support its IT Infrastructure & Operations organization's Classified Solutions team. The selected candidate will support information system lifecycle activities. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Redondo Beach, CA campus. This is not a remote work opportunity. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site. This requisition may be filled at either a Cybersecurity Analyst (T02) or Principal Cybersecurity Analyst (T03).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience is required (for Cybersecurity Analyst T02).
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years; OR an Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience is required (for Principal Cybersecurity Analyst T03).
Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include SCI access level eligibility based on a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered.
Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for IAM Level I equivalent (or higher) security certification (Security+ CE or CGRC).

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain, and maintain, a CI Polygraph as a condition of continued employment.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex., Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.

Responsibilities

Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems.
Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging‑technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
Document the results of A&A activities, and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.