Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (Top Secret) on-site in Dulles, VA for Northrop Grumman, with 10% travel, performing RMF, A&A, ST&E, and cybersecurity assessments in a classified information systems environment.

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 approved configurations and policies.
• Analyze security requirements to validate them and recommend additional safeguards as needed.
• Assist in implementing government policy, advise on process tailoring, and document process activities.
• Operate within formal program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including analysis, coordination, security testing, documentation, investigations, research, hardware release, and emerging-technology studies.
• Facilitate formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities by preparing for tests, participating, analyzing results, and compiling required reports.
• Document A&A outcomes and related coordination activities, and assemble the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant technical experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant technical experience; OR Associates degree with 4 years of relevant technical experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant technical experience.
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification (or higher) at a minimum (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+).
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered.

Technologies

• ACAS
• Nessus
• Splunk
• Trellix
• SCAP
• NIST
• JSIG
• DAAG
• SSPs
• POA&Ms
• SCTMs
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program

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.