Onsite Senior Classified Cybersecurity Program Lead

Cybersecurity Jobs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst for the CIDO Classified Solutions team in Aurora, CO.

This on-site, full-time role focuses on cybersecurity program management and documentation for classified systems. Responsibilities include leading A&A/ST&E activities, monitoring security controls, and preparing artifacts such as SSP and Plan of Action and Milestones, while coordinating with security teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience, or Bachelor’s with 8 years, or Associate’s with 10 years, or HS diploma with 12 years.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level II certification (or higher).
• Must have a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, including CI-Polygraph.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs during employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems.
• Lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities.
• Assess systems to identify deviations from policy and improve security posture.
• Analyze and validate security requirements and recommend safeguards.
• Coordinate A&A documentation and artifacts for government review.
• Oversee program control processes mitigating risk and supporting A&A.
• Lead Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes with accrediting authorities.
• Prepare and submit A&A artifacts such as SSP, Risk Acceptance, and RMTT.

Skills

Security clearance

Risk assessment

Program management

A&A process knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

NIST

JSIG

DAAG

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst for the CIDO Classified Solutions team in Aurora, CO.

This on-site, full-time role focuses on cybersecurity program management and documentation for classified systems. Responsibilities include leading A&A/ST&E activities, monitoring security controls, and preparing artifacts such as SSP and Plan of Action and Milestones, while coordinating with security teams.