Cybersecurity Analyst Level 2 / 3
Requisition ID: R10181464
Category: Information Technology
Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: SCI
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Aurora, CO. This requisition may be filled as either a Cybersecurity Analyst or Principal Cybersecurity Analyst.
The selected applicant will have experience with Cybersecurity implementations based on DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, policies, and guidelines. Candidates should be comfortable working in an Agile Development Environment employing agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Basic Qualifications for a Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 2):
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance at time of application
Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst (Level 3):
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance at time of application
Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with DevSecOps
Experience in threat hunting
Knowledge of audit reduction tools (e.g., SIEM, Splunk Enterprise)
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-37 and associated NIST SP 800-53 control families
Knowledge of DISA STIGS, DISA Benchmarks, STIG Viewer, and SCAP Compliance Checker
Knowledge of Agile/scrum and related tools (e.g., Jira)
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements (e.g., NCSRD, DAAPM, JSIG, etc.) and related risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable Security Center, Nessus Scanner etc.) to identify, assess, and manage vulnerabilities
Able to thrive in challenging situations and has a strong desire to learn
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.
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.