Cybersecurity Analyst/Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

About This Role

This role involves performing assessments of weapon system components and networks, establishing program control processes to mitigate risks, and supporting system certification and accreditation. The position requires applying analytical and evaluative methods to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation within Northrop Grumman's Ground Subsystem Support Contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of weapon system components and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy through passive and active evaluations like compliance audits and vulnerability assessments
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems
• Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and prepare 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
• Provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation
• Develop system and policy documentation required for certification evaluation
• Perform other ISSM/ISSO duties as necessary
• Apply scientific, engineering, and information assurance principles to deliver trustworthy systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or Master's degree, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a completed degree
• US Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret)
• Current DoDD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (Examples: Sec+, CCNA-Sec, CySA+) and maintaining the required certification
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree. For Principal: 5+ years with a Bachelor's, 3+ years with a Master's, or 1+ year with a PhD.

Nice to Have

• 2 years of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)/Manager (ISSM) experience
• Current DoDD 8140 IAM Level II Certification (Examples: CGRC, CASP, CISM, CCISO, CISSP), or ability to obtain one within 6 months
• Working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation
• ICBM Experience
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications