Cybersecurity Analyst
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA0–6 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities within the Classified Solutions team. This is a full-time, on-site position in San Diego, California.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities to evaluate information system security posture.
- Perform assessments of systems and networks against acceptable configurations and policies.
- Validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
- Assist in implementing government policy, process tailoring, and documenting process activities.
- Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including risk mitigation, process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, research, inspections, and periodic audits.
- Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) through pre-test preparations, participation, results analysis, and report preparation.
- Document A&A and technical activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Top Secret security clearance (minimum), with a closed investigation date 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.
- Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I.
- On-site, full-time work at San Diego, California location.
- No virtual or telecommute options available.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience, OR
- High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience.
- Possess and maintain a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
- Maintain required certification for Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I.
- Maintain access to Special Access Programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
- Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF.
- Knowledge of security tools: ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation: NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs.