Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4

Support information system lifecycle and A&A/RMF evidence activities for classified programs with Northrop Grumman at Beale AFB, CA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes to assess information system security posture.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze established security requirements, validate alignment, and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Support implementation of government policy, including recommendations on process tailoring, participation in process activities, and documentation of process work.
• Establish strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) for each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
• Document outcomes of A&A activities and technical or coordination activities; prepare Risk Management Framework (RMF) body of evidence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years; OR Associates degree with 7 years; OR High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years (level-aligned requirements).
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722), example qualifications include: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
• Maintain a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (minimum) to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.
• Additional level-aligned education/experience requirements: Master’s degree with 6 years; OR Bachelor’s degree with 8 years; OR Associates degree with 10 years; OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years.
• U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, and/or a Polygraph.
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF.
• Knowledge of security tools including ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation including NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.

Technologies

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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• 401k matching program.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses tied to individual contributions and company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage; life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Work Location, Schedule, and Travel

• On-site, full-time primarily at Beale AFB, CA.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Clearance

• Required for start: Yes.
• Clearance type: Top Secret.

Note: Classified nature of the work means this position does not offer virtual or telecommute working options; apply only if you can work on-site.