Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Polygraph

On-site Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – Polygraph at Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA, concentrates on the systems lifecycle, Authorization and Accreditation support, security testing, and government policy implementation. The role requires a current polygraph and Top Secret/SCI clearance and involves performing work in a government-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of 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 safeguards.
• Assist in implementing government policy, tailor process approaches, and participate in and document process activities.
• Establish strict program controls to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities through pre-test preparations, test participation, result analysis, and reporting.
• Document the results of A&A activities and coordination efforts, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience.
• High School Diploma or GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level II or higher certification, examples include CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, GSLC, CCISP-Associate, CISM, CCISO, CISSP.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI level security clearance (minimum), including a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be eligible.
• Current or recent Polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Technologies

• ACAS
• Nessus
• Splunk
• SCAP
• POA&Ms
• RMF
• eMASS

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program
• Overtime eligibility (depending on position)
• Shift differential
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives

Relocation Assistance

• No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required for Start

• Yes

Clearance Type

• Polygraph

Travel

• Yes, 10% of the Time

Primary Level Salary Range

• $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 per year