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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Information Systems Security Techs, We Want You!
Cyber assets everywhere are under siege from a wide spectrum of threats. Almost daily, these threats grow in sophistication, breadth and speed.
Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what's possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career.
At Northrop Grumman, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity, looking at the whole cyber landscape of people, processes and technology and the whole security realm of offense, defense, and exploitation. Thought leadership demands nothing less.
If you are an expert with classified computers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community computing environments, Northrop Grumman Corporation has fantastic opportunities for your career growth.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Support Technician to assist the Information System Security Team with classified cybersecurity. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Palmdale, CA location. The individual will perform the following duties on a day-to-day basis in support of the program:
Responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:
Perform hardware/software inventory actions of all assigned accountable classified assets.
Perform actions associated with introduction and release of hardware into/out of the restricted spaces.
May assist in administrative actions to maintain a configuration management baseline, to include processing entrance / exit forms, assisting with the execution of a configuration control board, and other tasks associated with maintaining a hardware and software baseline.
Perform system auditing using various security auditing tools according to published procedures. Record, maintain, and update records in the continuous monitoring system; assist the Information System Security Officer/Manager with analysis of anomalies, and work with System Administrators to resolve problems and issues.
Perform file transfers across various security domains in accordance with published Assured File Transfer procedures.
Support the continuous monitoring of information systems by performing administrative tasks related to the testing of technical controls applied to the system. This may include administrative tests of security controls, collecting and reporting test results, and monitoring corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Maintain accurate internal records.
Basic Qualifications:
High School (or equivalent) diploma and 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree and 0 years of experience
Must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security+ certification (or greater) within 6 months start date
Must have experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree (or similar technical diploma/degree)
1 years of experience with IT and Cyber related hardware in a classified environment
Security+ certification (or greater)
Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $83,300.00
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.
