RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as aCyber Analyst Level 2. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a multi-skilled, self-motivated, energetic individual to work at our Colorado Springs, CO location as a Cyber Analystsupporting the JTAGS program. As a cyber team member you should excel in interpersonal, business, and technical domains. Be able to perform comprehensive security assessments, including compliance audits and vulnerability scanning, to pinpoint security weaknesses and policy inconsistencies. You9ll identify and support in the addressing of system vulnerabilities and collaborate with system administrators to implement secure configurations aligned with NIST SP800-53 security and privacy controls and customer standards. Strong collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities:  Contribute to the development and enforcement of strong program controls aimed at effectively mitigating identified security risks  Assist in the preparation and upkeep of essential documentation for system certification and accreditation processes  Support the planning, coordination, and documentation of security certification testing activities  Conduct research on emerging technologies and their potential impact on the program9s security landscape  Participate in regular security inspections and audits  Support in the development of technical standard operating processes and procedures as needed  Provide analysis, design, development, implementation and security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance  Hardening and securing information systems and network gear while understanding the operational and security impacts of various security configurations  Troubleshooting, identifying, and resolving system failures in a timely manner  Participating in technical interchange meetings  Providing support for development and enhancement of security engineering inputs to program documentation, security authorization packages, CDRLs, and research & development reports Basic Qualifications  2 years relevant cybersecurity experience with Bachelor9s degree in cybersecurity or related STEM field  Active IAT Level II (ie. CompTIA Security+) certification or DOD 8140 Foundational Qualification  Active Secret security clearance  Basic proficiency in RHEL OS command line and/or Windows PowerShell  Ability to apply basic technical expertise and skillset under general supervision to work cybersecurity projects and tasks IAW required DoD security and cybersecurity instructions, policies, frameworks, etc., including:  Scanning and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of audit reduction tools and/or the DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool (Tenable Security Center and Tenable NESSUS Scanner)  Performing STIG compliance scans using Xylok or other STIG scanning tools  Identifying & applying DISA STIGs/hardening systems  Understanding of and experience with NIST SP 800-37 RMF for DoD Systems, including IAW NIST/DoD RMF processes, SP 800-53 security and privacy controls Preferred Qualifications  Basic knowledge of security risks & strategies, SIEM, antivirus, proxies, firewalls, and intrusion detection concepts, tools, and processes  Experience in creating, editing, andupdating program CDRLs  Beginner skillset and/or familiarity with Trellix Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS)  Experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware  Working knowledge of Splunk  Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and principles for release management  Working knowledge and/or experience with JIRA for task assignment, status track Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate9s experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.