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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

We are seeking **Information Systems Security Professionals** across the country to support information systems lifecycle activities in our Rocket Center, West Virginia office.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

+ 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.

+ Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. 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 policies, 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.

+ Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.

+ 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.

_If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!_

_Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site in Rocket Center._

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience is required.

+ Currently valid Security+ CE or similar DoD 8570/8140 security certification, otherwise an ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date as a condition of continued employment; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

+ Candidate must be a US citizen, and have the ability to obtain a DOD **Secre** t level security clearance

+ Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

+ The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or an equivalent area, a Security+ CE, and 1 year of experience with classified systems and RMF (Risk Management Frameworks)

+ Current DOD Secret security clearance

+ Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, JSIG, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development preferred

+ Current Secret and SAP/SAR access, is preferred

s until all actions are closed.

Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

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.