Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

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.

The future is bright in Baltimore, MD!! Join the Northrop Grumman team as we provide legendary program support to advanced, secure and agile software-defined systems and solutions. We help our customers preserve freedom and advance human discovery around the world. Baltimore is home to many of the most recognized IT and Cyber programs at Northrop Grumman.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave; identify where 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. You will be apart of a team that establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks, supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems, and maintain continuous monitoring of system operations. You will be required to support cyber processes, conduct analysis, coordination, a nd security certification test. Develop security documentation, as well as conduct investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and regular audits. Duties include assisting in the implementation of the required government policy (JSIG), make recommendations on process tailoring, 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 (C&A) activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the System Security Plans (SSP) and manage and submit the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Perform Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) activities throughout the lifecycle of the system.

Are you ready to be part of the backbone of a multibillion dollar global security enterprise? If you are, our Enterprise Services is where you will want to be. We are searching for Cyber, IT infrastructure, application services, and cloud computing professionals to be part of a team that helps power Northrop Grumman and ensure mission success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have an Active/In-Scope Secret Security Clearance

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience.

• Must have a DoD 8570 IAM II or higher certification (Examples: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISSP (or associate), CISM or GSLC) OR be able to obtain this required certification within 6 months of starting this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JSIG knowledge/experience

• RMF knowledge/experience

• NIST 800-53 knowledge/experience

Salary Range: $99,800 USD - $149,800 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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.