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Principal /Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret
$98,400 - $147,600
Polygraph
IT - Security
Bellevue, NE (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking experienced Information Systems Security Professionals across the country to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Bellevue, Nebraska location. The individual will perform the following duties on a day-to-day basis in support of the program:

  • Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those system s 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. Includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.
  • Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, making recommendations on process tailoring, 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.


This is an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) level opportunity. If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

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.

This role may be hired at the Principal (T3) or Senior Principal (T4) Level depending on the years of experience candidates bring to the evaluation process.

Principal Basic Qualifications:
  • Master's degree with 3 years of ISSM relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of ISSM relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of ISSM relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of ISSM relevant experience is required
  • Experience must be applicable to ISSM scope of work
  • Must have a current CompTIA Security+ (at a minimum)
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered


Principal Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security
  • Active Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred
  • 4 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework
  • Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, eMASS, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development


Senior Principal Basic Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree with 6 years of ISSM relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of ISSM relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of ISSM relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of ISSM relevant experience is required
  • Experience must be applicable to ISSM scope of work
  • Must have a current CompTIA Security+ (at a minimum)
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered


Senior Principal Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security
  • IAM level III security certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP)
  • Active Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred
  • 10 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework
  • Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, eMASS, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development


Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,600.00 - $184,200.00

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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