Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 by 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Cyber Threat Analyst to support its CISO & Global Cybersecurity organization's Intelligence and Response (I&R) team.

Northrop Grumman's Intelligence and Response (I&R) team is tasked with a unique cyber mission to provide counterintelligence (CI) and cyber threat protection to Northrop Grumman's intellectual property, networks and sensitive data against a variety of highly skilled adversaries. To accomplish this goal, the I&R team performs daily in-depth analysis of current network and host-based threat activity, assesses trends developing in the future, monitors CI portals and liaisons with Defense Industrial Base and government peers to enhance the protection of the Northrop Grumman Managed Network (NGMN).

Currently, I&R is looking for an experienced and highly motivated problem solver to act as a Principal Cyber Threat Analyst to process and mitigate threat activity as part of a high-performing, high-profile team of cybersecurity and CI professionals. Adaptability, creativity, a commitment to mission, self-direction, and strong written/verbal communications skills are essential. The candidate will collaborate daily with various I&R team members and Strategic CI analysts to coordinate a multi-tiered approach to threat mitigation which will result in the denial of current and future adversary actions. The person chosen for this position will be tasked with identifying and countering sophisticated and varying cybersecurity and cyber threats across the NGMN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make use of commercial and custom applications/systems/tools to perform analytical triage of cyber events, host and network-based log analysis, correlation of network indicators and PCAP data, forensic analysis of system images, event timeline generation, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare detailed written analyses of events and perform briefings of findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct all-source research on cyber threat actors and intrusion sets (e.g., APTs); evaluate technical and intelligence reporting for cyber threat activities of interest.
• Support informational and analytic products designed to increase situational awareness and advanced warning of current and emerging cyber threats and risks; report on underlying patterns of behavior by conducting detailed analysis of incidents, threats and risks and associated impacts and consequences, vulnerabilities, tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP), and other malicious and non-malicious indicators.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelors in Science; OR 3 Years with Masters; OR 1 Years with PhD.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures.
• Must have experience with two or more analysis tools used in a SOC/CIRT or similar investigative environment.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience conducting analysis of log data in support of intrusion analysis or cybersecurity operations.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience with Python, PowerShell or other scripting language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance.
• Demonstrated awareness of current endpoint and network exploits, familiarity with computer network exploitation methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of network communication protocols at all layers of the OSI model.
• Experience working with large data sets, high-performance computing systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
• Experience working with endpoint detection and response technologies.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence methodologies.
• Linux/Unix and Windows proficiency, including shell (Bash, PowerShell) scripting.
• Familiarity with current cybersecurity threats facing U.S. defense contractors or the U.S. Government.
• One or more of the following technical certifications (or equivalent) is preferred: GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE).
• Other vendor certifications considered (e.g., EnCE, ACE, CCNA, CISSP, etc.).

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  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: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.