Polygraph-Certified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst in Chantilly, VA to support a mission-critical network infrastructure and to ensure ongoing accreditation and compliance. The role emphasizes risk management, assessment, and cross-team collaboration to deliver secure, resilient systems.

The candidate will lead technical analyses, coordinate with government agencies, and contribute to continuous security improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with RMF processes and security controls.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and related standards.
• Experience in Certification and Accreditation activities and documentation.
• Ability to perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
• Understanding of Security Testing and Evaluation (ST&E).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust concepts and implementation approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from policies.
• Support RMF activities, accreditation, and documentation efforts.
• Contribute to security plans, POA&M, and certification reporting.
• Participate in security testing and evaluation activities with government authorities.

Skills

RMF

NIST 800-53

Certification & Accreditation

Vulnerability Assessments

Security ST&E

Zero Trust

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst in Chantilly, VA to support a mission-critical network infrastructure and to ensure ongoing accreditation and compliance. The role emphasizes risk management, assessment, and cross-team collaboration to deliver secure, resilient systems.

The candidate will lead technical analyses, coordinate with government agencies, and contribute to continuous security improvements in a fast-paced environment.