Staff Cybersecurity Analyst - 20418 - Roy Utah

Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT

7d • $152,900 - $229,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The position is full-time and requires on-site work at the Roy, Utah location; virtual and telecommute options are not available because of the classified nature of the work. The role manages cybersecurity programs for assigned information systems and performs activities supporting system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), security testing, continuous monitoring, compliance, and documentation. A current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The stated primary salary range is $152,900–$229,300. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree and 12 years; or associate’s degree and 14 years; or high school diploma/GED and 16 years.
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity 722 - Intermediate.
• Have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled 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 and ability to work full-time on-site in Roy, Utah; virtual and telecommute work is not available.
• Travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• CISSP.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & 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, covering security controls and configurations, to improve the information system security posture.
• Assess systems and networks in the networking environment or enclave, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze systems to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security 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 that 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.
• Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities, including preparation, participation, results analysis, and report preparation.
• Document A&A and inspection results, technical or corrective actions, and work 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, for review and approval.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED