Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 2/3 - Secret

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site work

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities in Melbourne, FL. The role requires on-site work with a Secret clearance and involves audits, monitoring, and security assessments across complex networks.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree with experience in AI/ML techniques applied to security data and be prepared to work in a high-security environment. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have a current US Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to security data.
• DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security Officer eligibility within 9 months.
• Advanced degree or equivalent work experience aligned to cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls.
• Analyze configurations and policies to assess security posture.
• Recommend additional safeguards and security requirements.
• Assist in government policy implementation and process tailoring.
• Support A&A activities, including testing, documentation, and audits.
• Prepare reports and evidence for the Risk Management Framework.

Skills

AI/ML security técnicas

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Security certifications

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Classified Solutions team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

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 the 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.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a relevant High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Must meet DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security Officer (721) with a proficiency level of basic with foundational certifications within 9 months of hire (E.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or SANS GCIH).
• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to security data (e.g., anomaly detection, phishing classification, threat-intel enrichment) or a recognized AI-related certification (e.g., Microsoft AI-102 , AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty , SANS SEC599 - Advanced Cloud & AI Security )

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a relevant High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must meet DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security