RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Computer Support 2/3 candidate to join its dynamic team of technical cyber professionals in the Roy, Utah area.

 

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Execute scanning and transfer of data between classified environments in strict accordance with SCG and JSIG

• Verify classification, releasability, and handling caveats against the SCG prior to any data movement

• Apply approved antivirus and malware scanning procedures to all data before and after transfer

• Ensure proper markings, labels, and metadata (classification, caveats, dissemination controls) on all transferred data

• Maintain complete and accurate logs for each transfer: requester, approver, source, destination, content description, date/time, and results

• Enforce authorized tools, media, and workflows for data transfer; prohibit and report any unapproved methods

• Protect chain of custody for all data and removable media; track issuance, use, and disposition

• Immediately escalate suspected malware, data spills, or deviations from the SCG/JSIG to ISSO/ISSM and program leadership

• Coordinate with security, system administration, and program teams to validate requirements and resolve transfer issues

• Recommend procedural improvements to strengthen data transfer security, compliance, and efficiency

This role calls for someone who can handle a steady flow of repetitive work without losing focus or accuracy. You’ll need to stay flexible as priorities and deadlines shift, be comfortable working independently with minimal direction, and clearly explain and document what you’re seeing in the monitoring platform—especially when issues arise and leaders need quick, precise updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2: Associate’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience; OR High School diploma/equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 0 years relevant experience; OR Associate's degree and 2 years relevant experience; OR High School diploma/equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience

Additional Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret level security clearance within a reasonable period as determined by the company and by program and/or customer requirements; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment 

• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) –  (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)  

• Experience working in classified environments with strict adherence to SCG and JSIG guidance

• Hands-on experience scanning data with approved antivirus/endpoint protection tools prior to transfer

• Experience with how Windows handles file transfers across networks and devices (e.g., shared drives, mapped network locations, USB/external storage), including permissions, transfer performance, and common failure modes.

• Demonstrated ability to follow documented data transfer procedures, maintain logs, and protect chain of custody

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating transfer requests and documenting results

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years supporting data movement or cybersecurity operations in DoD/IC or similar classified environments

• Direct experience interpreting SCGs and applying JSIG requirements to day-to-day data handling activities

• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions, air-gapped networks, and handling of removable media in classified settings

• Experience collaborating with ISSO/ISSM, system administrators, and program leadership on security and data transfer issues

 

CIDO

Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

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.