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Job Description

On-site role at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, with occasional travel to Edwards AFB, supporting lifecycle activities and security compliance for classified programs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls, configurations, and processes to evaluate information system security posture.
  • 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 propose additional safeguards and requirements.
  • Assist in implementing government policy, suggest process tailoring, and participate in and document related activities.
  • Operate within strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software/hardware introduction and release, emerging-technology research, inspections, and audits.
  • Support formal Security Test and Evaluation required by accrediting authorities through pre-test preparations, participation, results analysis, and reporting.
  • Document results of A&A activities and related coordination, then prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

  • Basic qualifications Level 2: Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years; OR Associate’s degree with 4 years; OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Basic qualifications Level 3: Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years; OR Associate’s degree with 7 years; OR High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Must have a Security+ or greater certification.
  • Current US Government Secret level security clearance (minimum) with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
  • Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, and/or a Polygraph.
  • Certifications such as CAP, SecurityX, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP.
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance, for example RMF based Assessment & Authorization.
  • Knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.

Technologies

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

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
  • Friendly team environment
  • Benefits and healthcare
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • 401k matching program
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off

Relocation Assistance

  • Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance and Travel

  • Clearance to start: Yes
  • Clearance type: Secret
  • Travel: Yes, approximately 25% of the time

Compensation

  • Primary level salary range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 per year
  • Secondary level salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 per year

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