Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for its Roy, Utah location.

Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6-3), make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Support 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 Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the 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 until all actions are closed.
• Interface with Government customers and Northrop Grumman leadership on program initiatives and deliver status updates.
• Maintain and lead multiple complex efforts with multiple stakeholders and drive Cybersecurity requirements in an effort to further program initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of Information Systems Security or related experience, or a High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of Information Systems Security experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Current DoD Secret level security clearance with an original adjudication, or a periodic reinvestigation date, completed within the last 6 years; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• The ability to obtain a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company, and also by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II security certification or equivalent is required to start (i.e Security + etc.)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity practices, network technologies, and system development life-cycles, in addition to an understanding of information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.

• Travel to remote sites to around 35%-65% of the time

• Able to oversee and coordinate with multiple site ISSO’s to ensure accurate and a high standard of Bodies of Evidence

• Demonstrated experience in proactive in communications both to the remote sites as well as Remote Site Lead and Program ISSM to ensure remote site support has what is needed

• Able to drive a high level of standardization to maintain consistently in the remote sites compliance with JSIG and customer BoE requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing and enforcing JSIG requirements for documenting Body of Evidence for Authority to Operate consideration.

• Experience enforcing guidelines, monitoring policies, and enforcing standards for Cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Very detailed oriented and able to track multiple sites progress and status

• Experienced team member solving complex efforts with a mindset on cybersecurity compliance

• Experience participating on or directly supporting teams performing inspection readiness/audit activities

•Experience leading and maintaining a strong Configuration Management program encompassing processes for software and hardware life cycle management.

•Experience coordinating with a team to review and document information system changes.

• Experience and working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, SIEMs, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation required for evaluation.

• Experience reviewing and enforcing Cybersecurity policies, processes and tools for Cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

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.