Requisition ID: R10166679

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• 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 - 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.

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in fortifying the cybersecurity posture of the JTAGS program’s classified systems and networks used for development, integration, testing, training, and operations. This role primarily involves performing system vulnerability scans using the Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) software. You will review your scan results for completeness and work closely with systems administrators to ensure system patches have been correctly applied. You will also play a key role in developing the patch lists to meet the program’s IA/cyber patching cycle. As a member of the JTAGS cybersecurity team, you will have the opportunity to grow as a cybersecurity analyst, develop new skills, and learn new tools from more experienced teammates, all while gaining exposure to the JTAGS mission in support of our US Space Force stakeholders.

This role is full-time and in-person at the COCO-01 Northrop Grumman facility in a classified work environment. Duties will require occasional support at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs, CO (about 15-20 mins drive from the NG facility).

Basic Qualifications

• For an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst: Bachelors degree in STEM or an additional 4 years of relevant cybersecurity experience may be considered in lieu of a STEM degree.

• For a Cybersecurity Analyst: Bachelors degree in STEM with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree. An additional 4 years of relevant cybersecurity experience may be considered in lieu of a STEM degree.

• Active IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+) certification.

• Active Secret security clearance.

• Beginner to intermediate proficiency in RHEL OS command line and Windows PowerShell.

• Experience performing vulnerability scans using Tenable ACAS software. Can independently troubleshoot failed or non-credentialed scans.

• Possesses strong attention to detail.

• Can work effectively with minimal supervision, both independently and within a team.

• Motivated self-starter driven by successful, on-time accomplishment of tasks.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Is a continuous learner with a passion for cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience with NIST RMF.

• Experience selecting and applying DISA STIGs and performing system compliance scans (such as with SCAP compliance checker, Xylok, or another tool).

• Previous experience with JTAGS or other missile detection and warning systems.

• Previous experience with satellite communications ground systems.

• Previous experience supporting DoD network environments.

• Familiarity with JIRA for task assignment and tracking.

• Experience managing a POA&M and identifying a handling plan for specific vulnerabilities.

• Familiarity with patch management devices such as WSUS and Red Hat Satellite Server.

This position offers the option of a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The 4/10 schedule allows employees to work four ten-hour days Monday through Thursday and take off every Friday.

Salary Range: $65,500 - $98,300

Salary Range 2: $79,300 - $118,900

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.