Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements and security solutions. They are seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities, assess systems and networks, and ensure compliance with security policies.
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
Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation 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
Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, 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 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
Qualification
Required
Master's or Bachelor's degree with 0 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant technical experience is required
Must have the ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAM level I equivalent (or higher) security certification (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE) within 6 months of start date
Candidates must must have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret level security clearance in order to be considered
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, a Security+ CE, and 1 year of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Frameworks)
Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development preferred
Active Secret is preferred
Benefits
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
A 9/80 work schedule
A great 401k matching program
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
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Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
