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Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4 - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman

Chantilly · On-site Full-time Lead 4w ago

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Requirements

  • Must have a Security+ CE certification (or greater) to be considered with the ability to obtain, and maintain, a security certification in CAP, CASP+, SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Polygraph as a condition of continued employment

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
  • Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
  • Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
  • Document the results of Certification and Accreditation 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.

Benefits

health insurancelife insurancedisability insurancesavings planCompany paid holidayspaid time off401k matching program

Skills

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