Staff Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting multiple programs/sites under our Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

We're looking for a highly motivated, team oriented, individual that understands security and the importance to our mission. The candidate will be responsible for the secure operations infrastructure, platforms, and software, including the installation, maintenance, and improvement of environments. The candidate will act as a Cyber Subject Matter Expert (SME) and ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Design, plan, implement, and perform assessment of security controls, polices, and processes compliance with National Security Agency (NSA) programs and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.
• Participate in assessment of systems security controls to validate control implementation and identify weaknesses.
• Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities, technical or coordination activity, prepare the system Security Plans, and update the POA&M.
• Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed Implementation, automation, configuration and maintenance of security tools, centralized authentication solutions, IDS/IPS, and compliance baselines.
• Provide advanced technical analyses of cyber infrastructure challenges and problems; develop/identify technical solutions responsive to customer needs.
• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration.
• Serve as a Cyber SME supporting high-level technical and practical expertise.
• Assures the implementation of Cyber Security disciplines, including COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, OPSEC, digital communications systems, network protocols and architectures, and penetration tools and techniques.
• Support the continuous assessment of IA Control compliance for systems within their responsibility.

We have flexible work arrangements using the 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related technical experience in any combination of Cyber, Systems, Security, Software, and/or Hardware disciplines OR Master's degree with 10 years of related technical experience in any combination of Cyber, Systems, Security, Software, and/or Hardware disciplines.
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+).
• Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD 8500-series and 8510.01 IA policy directives, approaches to cyber security, knowledge of security procedures, IATT and ATO requirements.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation and interpersonal skills necessary to support known activities/challenges working with engineering teams, management, customers, partner