Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - 18957 - Roy Utah

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

49d•$122,800 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will manage cybersecurity programs for assigned information systems and perform cybersecurity-related tasks, including security assessments, continuous monitoring, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E). The position is full-time and requires working on-site at Northrop Grumman’s Roy, Utah location; virtual and telecommute work are not available because of the classified nature of the work. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is 10% of the time. A current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required to start, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.

Requirements

Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or bachelor's degree and 8 years; or associate's degree and 10 years; or high school diploma/GED and 12 years.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Senior Principal Cybersecurity Analyst.
Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, at minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Willingness to work full-time on-site in Roy, Utah; virtual and telecommute work are not available.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
Security+ CE certification.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment and Authorization under RMF.
Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a polygraph.
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

Manage the cybersecurity program for assigned information systems and execute cybersecurity-related tasks.
Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities across security controls and configurations to improve the information system security posture.
Assess systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Analyze systems to validate established security requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
Drive implementation of required government policy, recommend process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Establish and oversee program control processes to mitigate risk and support system A&A, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing and documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
Lead formal ST&E required by government accrediting authorities, including preparation, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
Document A&A and inspection results, technical or corrective actions, and coordinate with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Acceptance Reports, Security Controls Traceability Matrices, and Plans of Action and Milestones.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements are offered, although this role itself requires full-time on-site work.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly team environment.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
401(k) matching program.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.