Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. This on-site, full-time role focuses on managing cybersecurity programs, enabling Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and leading Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) efforts for government accrediting authorities.

Location and Work Schedule

• Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite)
• Work arrangement: On-site, full-time
• Travel: No

Compensation

• Annual salary range: USD 142,200 to 213,400
• Primary level salary range: $142,200.00 to $213,400.00
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and execute cybersecurity-related tasks.
• Conduct and lead periodic reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, addressing all security controls and configurations to improve the operational efficiency of the information system security posture.
• Assess systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze security requirements to validate established needs and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Support implementation of required government policy, recommend process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
• Establish and oversee program control processes that mitigate risk and support system 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.
• Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparations, test participation, results analysis, and report preparation.
• Document results from A&A and inspection activities, capture technical or corrective actions, and collaborate with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
• Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation such as System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, and related materials for review and approval.

Required Qualifications

• Education and experience: Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Security clearance: Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Special access requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.

Technologies and Frameworks

• ACAS
• Nessus
• Splunk
• Trellix
• SCAP
• NIST
• JSIG
• DAAG
• RMF

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• Classified work: Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if willing to work on-site.