Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

4d•$108,800 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. This is a full-time, on-site position at the company’s Linthicum, Maryland location. The role supports classified systems and requires a current Secret clearance, with a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance required before a start date can be established. The analyst evaluates system security posture, assesses systems and networks for deviations from approved configurations and policies, and helps validate and strengthen security requirements. The role also supports government policy implementation and process tailoring, manages risk mitigation and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, participates in Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), and prepares documentation and the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or associate degree and 7 years of experience; a high school diploma/GED with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst—Security+ CE, and maintain the required certification as a condition of continued employment.
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; the clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance before a start date can be established and maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Be willing to work full-time on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland campus; virtual and telecommute options are not available.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
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 the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Analyze and 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.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (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) required by government accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparation, participation, results analysis, and preparation of required reports.
Document A&A results and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Flexible work arrangements are offered, although this classified role requires on-site work and does not offer virtual or telecommute options.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly team environment.
Health insurance and healthcare benefits.
9/80 work schedule.
401(k) matching program.
Life and disability insurance.
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.