Cybersecurity Analyst

About the Role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Roy, Utah location. Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Assist in the implementation of required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
• Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• 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 A&A activities, and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Travel: 10% of the time.
• Clearance Required for Start: No.
• Clearance Type: Secret.
• Work Arrangement: On-site, full-time.
• Minimum Work Experience:
• 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – IAT II.
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Security+ CE.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., 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.