2026 Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Pathways Program - Rocket Center WV

Northrop Grumman; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401k matching

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The role is on-site, full-time at our West Virginia location, and requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance or CE enrollment.

You will perform system audits, assessments, and documentation to maintain compliance with government standards, and assist in risk management activities. A strong emphasis on secure, multi-domain solutions and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree; or Associate’s with experience; or a high school diploma/GED with experience required.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Associate Cybersecurity Analyst and obtain within 6 months.
• Active Secret clearance (or enrollment in CE) is required to be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security posture.
• Assess systems and networks within the enclave for deviations from policy.
• Analyze to validate security requirements and recommend safeguards.
• Assist in implementing government policy and tailoring processes.
• Work within program control to support A&A, certification testing, and documentation.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and prepare reports.

Skills

Security clearance

A&A RMF knowledge

Security policy

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

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.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our West Virginia location.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of information systems.


• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.


• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.


• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.


• Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging‑technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.


• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.


• Document the results of A&A activities, and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s orBachelor’s degree with0 years of experience; OR an Associate’s degree with2 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with4 years of experience is required


• Candidates must meet the U.S.Government 8140 requirements for a Associate Cybersecurity Analyst and be able to obtain it within 6 months of your start date - for example, Security+

• Candidates must have a current U.S.Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S.Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered


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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field


• Security+ CE


• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex., Assessment & Authorization under RMF)


• Top Secret,SAP/SAR access,SCIaccess,and/oraPolygraph


• Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP


• Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs

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.

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.