Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you'll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you'll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world's most critical problems in the most innovative ways. The Staff Technical Analyst is key in understanding network intrusion sets, both from an offensive and defensive perspective. The analyst will need to work within a team setting, but also as an individual, to make operational recommendations. The analyst will need a thorough understanding of both Linux and Window-based systems and internet protocols. The analyst will have to understand and identify vulnerabilities within the system/network and to work toward mitigating them. Understanding what malicious activity looks like would be very valuable. The Staff Technical Analyst will have to communicate complex technical topics to a non-technical or less technical audience, to include officers at all levels of seniority across both the IC customer and community partners. Brief complex and/or sensitive topics to a wide range of audiences. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field to the position (computer science, STEM, engineering etc.) and fourteen (14) years of professional experience or a high school diploma and 18 years of professional experience * Demonstrated ability to integrate into a multi-discipline team and take a team based approach to solving complex problems * Technical expertise in computer and network operating systems (Windows, Linux, Cisco), hardware/network management tools and protocols * Basic working knowledge of wireless communications technology to include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF * Basic working knowledge of network security concepts and the application of those concepts in enterprise networks * Active TS/SCI with poly clearance Preferred Qualifications: * Minimum four (4) years of written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to audiences with varied technical and operational backgrounds * Knowledge in the creation and application of IP-based virtual private networks * Basic understanding of customer culture, practices and processes. This includes the relationship between offices and groups, CONUS and OCONUS, and particularly how technical in general and cyber specifically, fit into the model of FI. * Technical Certifications (CISSP, Network+. Security+ etc.) Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions.