Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. Northrop Grumman is looking for Cybersecurity Analysts in our Roy, Utah facility. The role is full time in Roy and does not offer telecommuting. Candidates must have an active TS Clearance to be considered for this role. What Youll Get To Do: Develop, submit, and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages for DCSA compliance, ensuring adherence to security requirements and regulations. Work within the eMASS system to manage and track ATO packages, coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the approval process. Collaborate with various teams to understand and gather system artifacts for security compliance verification. Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this 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 (i.e., JSIG, DAAPM) and 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 authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports. Document the results of Assessment and Authorization 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. Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications: 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree, 2 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 1 year with PhD. An additional 4 years of direct cybersecurity experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Current DoD Top Secret level security clearance with an original adjudication, or a periodic reinvestigation date, completed within the last 6 years; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment. Current IAT level II (Sec+) Experience developing, submitting, and maintaining ATO packages as well as updating artifacts within eMASS. Experience performing vulnerability scans using Tenable & Splunk. Can independently troubleshoot failed or non-credentialed scans. Demonstrated expert knowledge of cybersecurity practices, network technologies, and system development life-cycles, in addition to an understanding of information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications. Possesses strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Can work with minimal supervision, both independently and within a team. Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of ATO packages and the eMASS system. Working knowledge and experience with NIST RMF. Working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, SIEMs, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework. Experience managing a POA&M and identifying a handling plan for specific vulnerabilities Strong verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation required for certification evaluation. Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00 The 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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