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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret - R10214757

Edwards, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The role involves performing assessments of systems and networks to ensure compliance with security requirements and facilitating the certification and accreditation of systems.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy

Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. Includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits

Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities

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

Qualification

CybersecurityCertificationAccreditationRisk Management FrameworkSecurity CertificationNISTAnalytical SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience is required

Must have a security certification in CAP, CASP+, SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP to be considered

Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment