Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSO) – Top Secret

Cybersecurity Jobs; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSO) to support information systems lifecycle activities in a classified environment. This full-time role is based on-site in Gilbert, AZ and works across audit, monitoring, assessments, and Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) support, with required compliance and authorization documentation.

Key details include USD 98,400 - 147,600 per year, Top Secret clearance required for start, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree required with years of experience as listed.
• U.S. Government 8140 (8570) IAM II or higher security certification required.
• Top Secret clearance with a current/closed investigation within 6 years or CE enrollment.
• Access to Special Access Programs as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support system security lifecycle activities including audits, continuous monitoring, assessments, A&A support, and ST&E.
• Produce and maintain A&A evidence and related documentation to meet accreditation requirements.
• Establish program control processes to support A&A and RMF activities.
• Support ST&E through pre-test prep, participation, result analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Auditing

Continuous monitoring

Security lifecycle

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree with 3 years

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years

Associates degree with 7 years

High School Diploma/GED with 9 years

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

RMF

NIST

JSIG

DAAG

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSO) to support information systems lifecycle activities in a classified environment. This full-time role is based on-site in Gilbert, AZ and works across audit, monitoring, assessments, and Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) support, with required compliance and authorization documentation.

Key details include USD 98,400 - 147,600 per year, Top Secret clearance required for start, and