Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions is seeking an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to join the on-site team in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role centers on information system lifecycle activities, including audits, assessments, and support for Assessment and Authorization. The position carries a salary range of USD 72,700 to 109,100 per year and requires either a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Key aspects of the position are outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
• Assess systems and networks within the enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security safeguards.
• Assist in implementing government policy, tailor processes as appropriate, and participate in and document process activities.
• Operate within formal program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including process support, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in tests, analysis of results, and preparation of reports.
• Document A&A results and related technical or coordination activities, and assemble the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience; or an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
• Active Security+ certification.
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation program) with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years, or enrollment in CE to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Technologies

• ACAS
• Nessus
• Splunk
• Trellix
• SCAP
• NIST
• JSIG
• DAAG
• SSPs
• POA&Ms
• SCTMs

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and personal business
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives

Basic qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience; or Associate’s with 2 years; or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
• Active Security+ certification.
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or CE enrollment) with a closed investigation date in the last 6 years, or CE enrollment to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance, including RMF A&A.
• Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.