Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD and Annapolis Junction, MD.  Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, with time split between our Linthicum, MD and Annapolis Junction, MD campuses, and that this is not a remote work opportunity.  Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Monitor and respond to security vulnerabilities discovered during system scanning and configuration reviews.

• Conduct security assessments of hardware and software requested for use on program networks.

• Respond to Cybersecurity inquiries from technical and non-technical professionals.

• Provide user training focused on Cybersecurity awareness, IA best practices, and new user onboarding.

• Support secure account management processes and procedures.

• Evaluate existing program security practices, recommending and implementing improvements to the security posture.

• Interface with IT System Administrators to direct security remediation actions.

• Support the Authorization process for systems at all stages of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Follow established processes to conduct security inspections on hardware before introduction into secure areas.

• Support data movement between secure networks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 2 years experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph as a condition of continued employment.

• IAT Level II certification (ex. Security+CE), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

• Knowledge of maintaining compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Experience providing cybersecurity guidance to technical implementers.

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

• IAT Level II certification.

• Experience with assessing security controls as defined in NIST 800-53A.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $121,900.00

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.