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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Aurora, CO (On-Site/Office)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector Multi-Domain Operations Division is seeking an individual to join our team as an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst (Level1) or Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2). The selected candidate should have some experience in cybersecurity implementations aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies, and guidelines. This role involves supporting cybersecurity initiatives through hands-on activities and administrative work related to RMF package maintenance. This role is based in Aurora, CO.
Note: This role is perfect for a junior professional eager to expand both their technical and administrative skills in cybersecurity. The ideal candidate learns quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is dedicated to protecting our digital assets while adhering to leading government standards.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Level Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $111,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
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 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.
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector Multi-Domain Operations Division is seeking an individual to join our team as an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst (Level1) or Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2). The selected candidate should have some experience in cybersecurity implementations aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies, and guidelines. This role involves supporting cybersecurity initiatives through hands-on activities and administrative work related to RMF package maintenance. This role is based in Aurora, CO.
Note: This role is perfect for a junior professional eager to expand both their technical and administrative skills in cybersecurity. The ideal candidate learns quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is dedicated to protecting our digital assets while adhering to leading government standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and upkeep of RMF packages in compliance with DoD standards and NIST guidelines.
- Conduct administrative work related to RMF documentation, including the management of POA&Ms and tracking remedial actions.
- Utilize tools and technologies such as Tenable Security Center, Splunk, and SCAP to support system audits and vulnerability scanning.
- Collaborate with team members to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, ensuring that security controls are properly implemented and maintained.
- Document findings, prepare comprehensive reports, and maintain up-to-date security policies and procedures.
- Stay current with industry trends and regulatory updates to support continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate Cybersecurity (Level 1): 0 Years experience with Bachelors in Science
- Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2): 2 Years experience with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
- Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance required at the time of application.
- US Citizenship
- Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hiring
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Linux
- Familiarity with DevSecOps
- Knowledge of DISA STIGS, DISA Benchmarks, STIG Viewer, and SCAP Compliance Checker
- Knowledge of Agile/scrum and related tools (e.g., Jira)
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements (e.g., NCSRD, DAAPM, JSIG, etc.) and related risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
- Knowledge of Tenable Security Center, Splunk, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development/maintenance
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM and/or other related RMF security policies
- Ability to work effectively in both team-based and independent work environments, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Primary Level Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $111,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
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 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.
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