Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

About the Role

• Classified Cybersecurity Analyst position at Northrop Grumman's CIDO Classified Solutions team.
• Requires on-site, full-time work at the Elkridge, MD location.
• Supports information system lifecycle activities.
• No virtual or telecommute options available due to classified nature of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Validate established security requirements and recommend additional security safeguards.
• Assist in the implementation of government policy, process tailoring recommendations, and documentation of process activities.
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including risk mitigation, process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), including pre-test preparations, participation, analysis, and report preparation.
• Document A&A activities, technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Required Certification: U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – Security+ (must be maintained).
• Security Clearance: Current U.S. Government 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 (must be maintained).
• On-site Work: Willingness to work on-site, full time at the Elkridge, MD campus.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience
• High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience (may be considered in lieu of a completed degree).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
• 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.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Travel: 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.