Information System Security Engineer

• Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Polygraph
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst or Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst based out of Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll get to Do:

Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations. This includes compliance audits and vulnerability assessments. Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks, supporting certification and accreditation of systems. Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and prepare the system Security Plans.

Applicant needs to be familiar with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the process of accrediting a system through it as well as the nuances present in applying RMF. Familiarity with NIST800.53rev4, CNSS-1253, National Security Memorandum 8 (NSM-8), and Zero Trust Architecture/Networking (ZTA/N) concepts is required. Experience with network monitoring and vulnerability detection tools such as Nessus, Rapid7, Splunk, and strong competency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary.

Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a CURRENT TS/SCI clearance with ACTIVE Poly
• Experience reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments
• Experience implementing the Risk Management Framework Process (RMF)
• Experience supporting the A&A process for system accreditation

Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a CURRENT TS/SCI clearance with ACTIVE Poly
• Experience reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments
• Experience implementing the Risk Management Framework Process (RMF)
• Experience supporting the A&A process for system accreditation

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP, CASP, or other IT security-related certifications
• Experience using Rapid7 or Tenable Nessus applications
• Background in Technical Writing or Instructional Systems Design
• Privileged/Power-user knowledge in Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Linux, or Cloud computing infrastructure like AWS or Microsoft Azure

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800

Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built.