Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

2d•$114,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Redondo Beach, CA location. 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 3 years of technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of technical experience is required
Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification (or higher) at a minimum (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+)
Candidate must have a U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance to include SCI access level eligibility (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Polygraph as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field is desirable
IAM Level III (ex. CISM or CISSP)
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, JSIG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs
Top Secret/SCI with a recent/current Polygraph

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, participate in and document process activities.
Establish 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.