Principal Cyber Forensics Specialist
Northrop Grumman - Redondo Beach, CA
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Requisition ID: R10181122 Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. Category: Information Technology Location: Unknown City, California, United States of America | Redondo Beach, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: Yes - May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Positions Available: 1 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Northrop Grumman Cybersecurity has a need for an experienced Cyber Forensic Specialist. This role can be 100% virtual/work from home. We prefer candidates who are located near our Redondo Beach, CA facility. Job Duties: Resolves cyber forensic issues using computer host analysis, network resource, and log analysis techniques. Discovers, analyzes, diagnoses, and reports on user activity, files and network events, and vulnerability issues. Recovers data, such as documents, photos, and emails from various storage devices that have been deleted, damaged, or manipulated. Provides timely analysis to the requesting customer and maintains excellent record-keeping and evidence storage practices. Supports internal investigations conducted by the Northrop Grumman Law Dept, Security, Employee Relations, and Ethics. Serves as a subject matter expert and interfaces with external stakeholders, including legal counsel and law enforcement. Develops analysis and makes recommendations for the purchase and utilization of hardware and software. Develops policies and procedures to investigate user behavior using automated information systems. Assists in the development and delivery of computer forensic security awareness products and briefings. Basic Qualifications: Must have at minimum, a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. Must have prior experience in cyber forensics, preferably in law enforcement or corporate capacity. Must have at least 40-60 hours of formal classroom training in forensic software and techniques. Must have proficiency in mobile forensics using GrayKey or VeraKey software. Ability to work 100% virtual with occasional local travel to Redondo Beach, CA facility. Must have/maintain reliable and fast data connection at employee's expense. Must have a dedicated and secure workspace. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cyber Forensics, Computer Systems Management, Information Security or similar field is desired. Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500 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. Employees may be eligible for 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. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-01-03