Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst to join its Classified Solutions team in Rolling Meadows, IL. Please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Rolling Meadows, IL campus - this is not a remote work opportunity. 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 authorization to operate systems; this will include support of process, analysis, coordination, system assessment, 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., NISPOM, DCSA DAAG, CNSSP/CNSSD, USCYBERCOM TASKORDs, DISA STIGs, etc.), 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 System Assessment required by each government authorizing 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 Plan(s) 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.

• Generate relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders and Government Sponsors to maintain and improve cybersecurity posture.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Applicants must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAM level II (or higher) security certification (examples: CGRC/CAP, CASP+/SecurityX CE, CCISO, CISM, or CISSP); the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) implementations.

• Familiarity with the DEERS/RAPIDS enrollment procedures and the capability to secure a Common Access Card (CAC).

• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) partners.

• Demonstrated curiosity and a proactive problem‑solving mindset, consistently seeking improvements rather than accepting the status quo.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity (or a related discipline) with a minimum of three years’ experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Technical proficiency with ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, STIG compliance, configuration management tools, POA&Ms, NIST standards, DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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