On-Site Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401k matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Chandler, AZ location. The role requires on-site work, security clearance, and compliance with RMF/IS policies.

Responsibilities include audits, assessments, and risk documentation, with opportunities to work on secure, multi-domain systems. Competitive salary with benefits and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of technical experience.
• Associate’s degree with 7 years of technical experience.
• U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM I or higher.
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (within last 6 years) or enrolled in CE program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to SAP/SAR as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security posture.
• Assess systems and networks for deviations from configurations/policy.
• Analyze security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Assist in implementing government policy and tailoring processes.
• Document A&A activities and Risk Management Framework artifacts.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and reporting.

Skills

Security clearance

RMF knowledge

Security tools exposure

NIST knowledge

CISSP/CISSP-Associate

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Chandler, AZ location. The role requires on-site work, security clearance, and compliance with RMF/IS policies.

Responsibilities include audits, assessments, and risk documentation, with opportunities to work on secure, multi-domain systems. Competitive salary with benefits and career growth are offered.