Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman, Defense Systems, is seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual to work at a government customer site in Stafford, Virginia as a Cybersecurity Analyst

As a member of the program’s IT/IA team, primary roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:   

• Well versed in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, advanced cyber security tools and methods, and implementing security controls and solutions.   
• Job responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and utilizing cyber security tools such as Security Center, and Nessus Manager.  
• Individual will write test plans, audit security controls, conduct self-check reviews, and provide technical direction and assistance with corrective or mitigation solution implementation.  
• Perform continuous monitoring tasks in compliance with minimum required intervals, review and analyze logs, audits, alerts, investigate anomalies and suspicious activity reports, and document and report findings in a timely manner.  
• Perform compliance scanning and generate reports (STIG, SCAP and Vulnerability), validate findings generated by internal and external customers prior to integration, and support and guide the accreditation process for multiple networks.  
• Individual will serve as SME (Subject Matter Expert) and guide others through the RMF process. Prior experience in system lifecycle and accreditation using RMF, ICD 503, Xacta and/or eMASS is necessary.  
• Prior System Administration experience on Windows, Linux and Cisco is desired  
• Knowledge of HBSS, and ePO is a plus.  
• Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. 
• Support 24/7 weekend rotation (~every 14 weeks) 

  

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience
• Security+ or equivalent certification required  
• Information Assurance Technical Workforce (IAT) level II or higher  
• Position requires a current Top Secret security clearance with SCI and must be able to successfully complete a CI polygraph  
• Will work closely with other contractors and government customers  
• Ability to travel (less than 10% of time)  
• Candidate requires strong system Windows & Server Administrator skills to support the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems.  

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.