Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

3d•$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. This position is full-time and on-site at the company’s San Diego, California location; virtual and telecommuting work are not available because of the classified nature of the work. The role requires a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs. The required U.S. Government 8140 Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I certification and clearance must be maintained as conditions of continued employment. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available. The analyst conducts audits, continuous monitoring, assessments, and analyses of information systems and networks to evaluate security posture, identify deviations from approved configurations and policies, validate security requirements, and recommend safeguards. The role supports government policy implementation, risk mitigation, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), and preparation of security documentation and Risk Management Framework (RMF) evidence. The salary range is $91,800 to $137,600. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers flexible work arrangements where applicable, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a team environment. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; Bachelor’s degree with 2 years; Associate’s degree with 4 years; or High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I and maintain the required certification as a condition of continued employment.
Have a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program; maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Willingness to work full-time on-site at the San Diego, California campus; the position offers no virtual or telecommuting options.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as 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, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.

Responsibilities

Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate information-system security posture.
Assess systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Analyze and validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Assist with implementation of required government policy, recommend process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Support 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) through pre-test preparations, participation in tests, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
Document A&A, technical, and coordination activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 work schedule
401(k) matching program
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
Flexible work arrangements where applicable
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers