Principal​/Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Principal/Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst with Security Clearance
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Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join its Classified Solutions team in Linthicum, MD. Please note that the candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.

Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
* Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.

* Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this will include supporting the process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits.

* Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities. Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

* Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.

* Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity, and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.

* Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed. This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4, based on the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
* Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
* PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Basic Qualifications for Levels 3 and 4:
* Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered.

* The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.

* DoD 8570 IAM level III security certification (ie., CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP); the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 10 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework.

* Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS,…