Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Staff Classified Cybersecurity Analyst
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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.Cybersecurity Leaders, We Want You!Cyber assets everywhere are under siege from a wide spectrum of threats. Almost daily, these threats grow in sophistication, breadth and speed.Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what's possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career.At Northrop Grumman, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity, looking at the whole cyber landscape of people, processes and technology and the whole security realm of offense, defense, and exploitation. Thought leadership demands nothing less.If you are an expert with classified computers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community computing environments, Northrop Grumman Corporation has fantastic opportunities for your career growth.We are seeking experienced
Senior Cybersecurity Professionals
to support information systems security lifecycle activities.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Lead and train a team of Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs).Interface with internal and external customers at all levels; will be required to interpret and provide guidance on company and customer cybersecurity related governance documents.Lead 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. This is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.Develop strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining assessment and authorization of systems. Includes support of 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.Implement the required government RMF policy (i.e. ICD 503, JSIG, DAAPM), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.Perform analyses to validate established security controls 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.Coordinate all associated Assessment and Authorization activities, which includes all RMF Body Of Evidence (BOE) documentation: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Control Family Security Operating Plans (SOPs), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Plan, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), etc.Ensure recurring cybersecurity SOW is completed to include auditing, configuration management, user training, POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, Self-Inspections, etc.If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!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.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience; OR a Master's degree and 12 years of experience; OR PhD with 9 years of experience is required.Minimum 10 years of experience performing information systems security duties.Must have a DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification
(examples: CCISO, CISSP, CISM, or GSLC).Candidates must have a current DOD Secret security clearance
(at a minimum) to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered.Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Cybersecurity, a CISSP, and 10 years of ISSO/ISSM experience in a classified environment.Extensive experience with JSIG and DCID 503.Prior experience leading a team of ISSOs/ISSMs.Working knowledge of NESSUS, SCAP, DISA STIGs, Splunk.Current Top Secret with SAP/SAR access level is highly desirable.Experience with Cross Domain Solutions.Salary Range:
$157,500 - $236,300The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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Senior Cybersecurity Professionals
to support information systems security lifecycle activities.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Lead and train a team of Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs).Interface with internal and external customers at all levels; will be required to interpret and provide guidance on company and customer cybersecurity related governance documents.Lead 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. This is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.Develop strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining assessment and authorization of systems. Includes support of 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.Implement the required government RMF policy (i.e. ICD 503, JSIG, DAAPM), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.Perform analyses to validate established security controls 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.Coordinate all associated Assessment and Authorization activities, which includes all RMF Body Of Evidence (BOE) documentation: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Control Family Security Operating Plans (SOPs), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Plan, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), etc.Ensure recurring cybersecurity SOW is completed to include auditing, configuration management, user training, POA&M updates, ConMon checklists, Self-Inspections, etc.If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!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.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience; OR a Master's degree and 12 years of experience; OR PhD with 9 years of experience is required.Minimum 10 years of experience performing information systems security duties.Must have a DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification
(examples: CCISO, CISSP, CISM, or GSLC).Candidates must have a current DOD Secret security clearance
(at a minimum) to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years in order to be considered.Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Cybersecurity, a CISSP, and 10 years of ISSO/ISSM experience in a classified environment.Extensive experience with JSIG and DCID 503.Prior experience leading a team of ISSOs/ISSMs.Working knowledge of NESSUS, SCAP, DISA STIGs, Splunk.Current Top Secret with SAP/SAR access level is highly desirable.Experience with Cross Domain Solutions.Salary Range:
$157,500 - $236,300The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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