Information System Security Manager (AHT)
**Requisition ID: R10175518**
+ **Category:** Information Technology
+ **Location:** Des Moines, Iowa, 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
+ **Positions Available:** 2
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 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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Cybersecurity Analyst to help support security assessments, monitor, document, and report program security compliance. The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skillset that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities listed below. You should have experience collaborating within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable engaging with internal and external customers.
Actual Job Location: 132 WG Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa
**Roles and 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. 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 supports 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 policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6-3), 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.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of experience OR 3 years with Masters OR 9 years experience in lieu of degree.
+ Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
+ Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and standards, including NIST Special Publication 800-53 and other relevant federal security guidelines.
+ Knowledge of security tools and technologies used for monitoring and protecting information systems.
+ Proficient in developing and managing various DoD Risk Management Framework business policies and programs, including but not limited to Incident Response, Access Control, Audits, and Configuration Management.
+ Experience with the DoD RMF Assessment and Authorization process, including the development, documentation and approval of multiple systems or enclave Authority to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and supplemental agreements, including Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA).
+ At a minimum, possession of DoD Directive 8570/8140 Information Assurance Manager Level II certification.
+ DISA ACAS Training/Certified
**Salary Range:** $92,600 - $139,000
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.
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