Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

About the Role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. This is an on-site, full-time position at our Chandler, AZ location.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of 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. This includes 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

• Secret security clearance (minimum).
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Willingness to work on-site at the Chandler, AZ location.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Preferred: Security+ CE.
• Preferred: Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
• Preferred: Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
• Preferred: Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
• Preferred: Top Secret clearance.