Principal Cyber Intelligence Analyst

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 Intelligence Analyst to support its CISO & Global Cybersecurity organization's Cybersecurity Operations Center. The team is looking to add a versatile, experienced, highly motivated analyst and tool builder to our world-class team of cyber defensive operators. Adaptability, creativity, commitment to mission, self-direction, and strong written/verbal communications skills are essential. The desired candidate should be high-performing SOC analyst wishing for greater influence in automating away alert fatigue and/or a cyber systems engineer with intense curiosity about the front-line of cyber defense and incident response., Monitor, investigate, and respond to cyber threat alerts on unclassified and classified networks. Create and tune cyber threat detection rules in a variety of platforms. Conceptualize, build and integrate tools that improve efficacy of defensive cyber operations. Collaborate with cyber, technical, and non-technical teams to navigate the complexities of incident response and DevSecOps in organic networks, restricted environments, and an evolving mission landscape.

8 years of relevant experience with an Associates in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Network Defense, Information Systems, Digital Forensics, or related field; 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years], in order to be considered. Fluency in offensive cyber Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTPs). A strong foundation in defensive cyber operations in a team atmosphere. Blue Team analytic mindset and experience: incident triage, threat hunting, alert handling. Proven Dev/Sec/Ops competency - able to write code, optimize SIEM queries, engineer integrations, and upskill in new technologies as needed. Creative problem-solving experience using a wide variety of cyber and IT systems including Windows, Linux, Networking, AWS, Azure. Ability to work in flexible environments: working at an office, a SCIF as required and home when necessary. One or more active DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Sec+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, GICSP, CND). Preferred Qualifications: Experience with classified operations and cross-domain solutions. Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR) systems engineering and playbook development. Threat Detection Engineering experience, such as: SIEM queries, EDR detections, network IDS/IPS rules, Yara rules. One or more active DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, GCED, GCIH). High-level industry and vendor certs, academic or passion projects, broader cyber community engagements.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us! Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 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.

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., + Annapolis Junction, MD + $112,200-196,400 per year In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be your…