Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

2d•$114,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSO) to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Dulles, VA 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 relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associate's 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 U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification or higher (Examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+, CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO)
Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include SCI access level eligibility based a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field with 7 years of ISSO/ISSM experience in classified environment
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, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs
Current TS/SCI with SAP access and a CI-Polygraph

Responsibilities

Manage the cybersecurity program of all assigned information systems and execute all cybersecurity-related tasks.
Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations, to enhance operational efficiencies of the information system security posture.
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.
Drive the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). 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.
Lead 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 inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions and work collectively with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation (System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, etc.) for review and approval.