Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.
Supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. Includes support of security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release. Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DAAPM) and perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Support 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 Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M. Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Responsibilities of the ISSO include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security plan.
• Verifying the implementation of delegated aspects of the system security program.
• Ensuring all proper account management documentation is completed prior to adding and deleting system accounts.
• Verifying all system security documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Conducting periodic assessments of authorized systems and providing the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) with corrective actions for all identified findings and vulnerabilities.
• Ensuring audit records are collected and analyzed in accordance with the security plan.
• Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM.
• Execute the Continuous Monitoring Strategy

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience is required
• Current DoD 8570 IAM level I (or higher) security certification (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE)
• Candidates must have a current DODSecret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed with the last 6 years in order to be considered
• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, a Security+ CE, and 3 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Frameworks)
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development preferred
• Current SAP/SAR access is preferred

Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.