Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS​/SCI at Northrop Grumman Aurora,

Job Overview

Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – TS/SCI located in Aurora, CO. No relocation assistance. Requires SCI clearance and Top Secret. Travel 10% of the time. Supports information systems lifecycle activities across the DoD and Intelligence Community as part of Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team.

• Perform assessments of classified systems and networks within the DoD networking environment or enclave, identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policies, and local policies.
• Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support certification and accreditation (C&A) of systems.
• Provide support in process analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Assist in implementing required government policy, recommend process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
• Conduct periodic reviews of audits, monitor corrective actions until closure.
• Provide technical input into Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations, test participation, result analysis, and reporting.
• Document results of C&A activities, produce system security plans, and update Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).

• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, OR Associate’s degree with 10 years, OR High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of experience.
• Current DoD
  8570 IAM level
  
  I security certification (e.g., Security+, CAP/CGRC, CASP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP).
• Current DOD Top Secret/SCI clearance (closed investigation within last 6 years) OR enrollment in DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity with DoD
  8570 IAM level
  
  III certification (CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP) and 10 years of experience with C&A and Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&M, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development.
• Active SCI with SAP/SAR access or Polygraph.

Northrop Grumman offers flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, a 9/80 work schedule, 401(k) matching, health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Salary range: $137,400 – $206,000, with potential for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and, for higher-level positions, long‑term incentives.

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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.