Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

4d • $98,400 - $147,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Cyber Systems Analyst to assess systems and networks within networking environments or enclaves, identify deviations from acceptable configurations and policies, and help manage security risks. The role uses passive evaluations, including compliance audits, and active evaluations, including vulnerability assessments, while supporting certification and accreditation of systems.

The analyst supports security processes, analysis, coordination, certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research inspections, and periodic audits. The role also supports implementation of government policies, validates security requirements, recommends safeguards, and contributes to formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities, including preparation, test participation, analysis, and reporting. The analyst documents certification and accreditation results, prepares system security plans, updates Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and monitors corrective actions through closure.

This opportunity is contingent on program funding; start dates will be determined after funding confirmation. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10% of the time. A Top Secret clearance is listed as required at the start of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 5 years of cybersecurity experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience.
• Familiarity with DoD System Security Engineering activities, including security requirements engineering, risk assessment and management, secure architecture design, implementation, and verification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Possess a DoD 8140.01 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or a similar network/security certification, or be able to acquire one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), development of System Security Plans and Assessment Reports, attack path modeling, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and writing technical proposals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with employees and management at all levels.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government Anti-Tamper (AT) processes and implementations.
• Active U.S. government Top Secret clearance.
• Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Assess systems and networks within a networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Conduct passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.
• Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support system certification and accreditation.
• Support process activities, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
• Assist with implementing government policies, recommend process tailoring, participate in and document process activities, analyze security requirements, and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) through pre-test preparation, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
• Document certification and accreditation results and technical or coordination activities; prepare system security plans and update POA&Ms.
• Periodically review system audits and monitor corrective actions until they are closed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal