Principal​/Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance is not required for start, but a Top Secret clearance is required. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

The Northrop Grumman Ground Subsystem Support Contract (GSSC) offers a dual-level opportunity on the cyber team located in Roy, UT.

• Perform assessments of weapon system components and networks to identify where those 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation.
• Develop system and policy documentation required for certification evaluation.
• Perform other ISSM/ISSO duties as necessary.
• Apply scientific, engineering, and information assurance principles to deliver trustworthy systems that satisfy stakeholder requirements within their established risk tolerance.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or 3 years with Master’s, 1 year with PhD; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).
• Currently meets DoD 8140 ISSM Certification Requirements, or has the ability to meet within 6 months of hire (Examples: CAP, CGRC, GSLC, CISSP).
• Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
• Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines.

• 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret, Top Secret).
• Currently meets DoD 8140 ISSM Certification Requirements (Examples: CAP, CGRC, GSLC, CISSP).
• Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
• Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative team environment within schedules and timelines.

• 2 years of ISSO/ISSM Experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, DISA STIGs, configuration/change control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation required for certification evaluation.
• ICBM Experience.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Eligible employees may be entitled to overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though this may vary.

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