Cybersecurity Analyst - 19898 - Roy Utah

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•$79,300 - $118,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The role is full-time and requires on-site work at the Roy, Utah location; virtual and telecommute arrangements are not available because of the classified work. Travel is 10% of the time. The position supports cybersecurity compliance and the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including work under strict program control processes and preparation of Risk Management Framework evidence.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations is required: a master’s degree and 0 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree and 2 years; an associate’s degree and 4 years; or a high school diploma/GED and 6 years.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAT II.
Have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance, at minimum, with 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.
Work on-site full-time at the Roy, Utah location; virtual and telecommute work is not available.

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 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 requirements and safeguards.
Assist with implementing required government policy, recommend process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Support risk mitigation and system 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 preparation, 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 (not available for this classified role, which requires on-site work).
Learning opportunities.
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly team environment.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan with 401(k) matching.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.