Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

Northrop Grumman•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$103,600 - $155,400•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 Colorado Springs, CO location. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and assessments to evaluate the security posture of information systems. The analyst will identify deviations from acceptable configurations and policies, recommend security enhancements, and assist in implementing government policy. A key part of the role is establishing program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including security certification testing and documentation. The analyst will also support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Due to the classified nature of the work, this position is strictly on-site and does not offer virtual or telecommute options.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience is required
Candidates must meet the US Government 8140 (8570 equivalent) IAM level I (or higher) certification requirements (examples: Security+ CE, CND, Cloud+, CAP/CGRC, CASP+/SecurityX, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP)
Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a TS/SCI access as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field and 6 years of ISSO experience supporting SCI or JSIG environments
Security+ CE
Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. Assessment & Authorization under RMF)
Current SCI access, and/or a Polygraph, nice to have
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 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.