RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionThe Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a
Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate willbe requiredto work on-site, full-time at our Bellevue, Nebraskalocation.
We are looking for an experienced professional to design, integrate, andmaintainCross‑DomainSolutions (CDS) that enable secure, policy‑compliantdata transfer between classified and unclassified networks. The role includes conducting risk assessments, configuring hardware/software, performing rigorous testing, and providing ongoing support to ensure continuous compliance with US Government security directives.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations, to enhance operational efficiencies of the information system security posture.
Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave andidentifywhere those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). 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.
Lead 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 inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions and work collectively with the security team tosubmitresponses to the appropriate cognizantauthority.
Prepare, review, andsubmitA&A documentation (System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Actionand Milestones, etc.) for review and approval.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.
Candidates must meet the U.S.Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) – (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
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 to be considered with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
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 candidate's 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.
