Cyber Information Systems Security Analyst 2/3
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job 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 Global Operations Security is seeking a Cyber
Information Systems Security Analyst; this position will be located
in Colorado Springs, Colorado supporting the Ground Based Strategic
Deterrent Program (GBSD). Responsibilities will include but not be
limited to the following:
- 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; 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.
- 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.This
position may be filled at a higher level based on the
qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications Level 2:
- Associate's degree with 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's
degree with 2 years of experience, or Master's degree with 0 years
of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of
experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1; maintaining
the required security clearance will be a condition of continued
employment.
- The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special
Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of
time as determined by customer and/or program requirements;
maintaining SAP/SAR will be a condition of continued
employment.
- Current DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification (Examples: CAP,
CISSP) is required on Day 1, and maintaining the required
certification will be a condition of continued employment.
- Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative
team environment within schedules and timelines.Basic
Qualifications Level 3:
- Associate's degree with 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's
degree with 5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years
of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of
experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1; maintaining
the required security clearance will be a condition of continued
employment.
- The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special
Access Programs (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of
time as determined by customer and/or program requirements;
maintaining SAP/SAR will be a condition of continued
employment.
- Current DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification (Examples: CAP,
CISSP) is required on Day 1, and maintaining the required
certification will be a condition of continued employment.
- Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks in a collaborative
team environment within schedules and timelines.Preferred
Qualifications:
- 2 years of Information Systems Security Officer/Manager
experience.
- Current DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification (Examples: CISSP,
GSLC, CISM).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux Red Hat operating
system.
- Working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability
scanning/remediation, SIEMs, DISA STIGs, configuration/change
control, and implementation of Risk Management Framework.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce
coherent and concise documentation required for certification
evaluation. Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD
Salary Range 2: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most
positions.
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