Cyber Info Assurance Anlyst 3

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced IT Security Professional to fill a role that requires a broad array of knowledge and skills. The ideal candidate will have direct work experience in the following activities:

• Data & traffic analysis

• Identifying security events (when and how to react to events)

• Incident response activities

• Develop trouble tickets & Support System Problem Report analysis

• Perform system scans, administration, architecture, and engineering duties

• Participate in technical interchange meetings

• Provide support for development and enhancement of security engineering inputs to program documentation and Security Authorization packages

• Support security controls tailored to meet existing threats

• Provide input to, and interface in customer meetings, or providing status input to management

They must have a broad knowledge of IT systems, the impacts of system hardening on those systems, and experience diagnosing and resolving issues caused by the system hardening. The candidate must be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years work experience with Bachelors of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field / an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement

• Must be have a current Secret or Top Secret DoD security clearance and able to achieve Tier 1 access eligibility for SAP/SAR Program

• Experience with network security controls such as routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion management solutions, network access control, and related solutions

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Familiar with software development lifecycle methodologies

• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and applications

• Demonstrated success working individually or as part of a team requiring little supervision

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Current valid driver’s license

• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and weekends as needed to support the customer’s needs

• Meet DoDD 8570 certification requirements, e.g Security+ certification or CISSP or ability to obtain one within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCENT working towards CCNA & direct experience with networking and CISCO switches and routers

• Understanding of distributed simulation protocols (e.g., DIS, HLA)

• Vulnerability assessment experience

• Recent military experience or familiarity with DOD (Customer is USAF)

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.