Principal Cyber Systems Analyst — Top Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Cyber Systems Analyst to join a team of qualified professionals. You will perform assessments of systems and networks, conduct vulnerability evaluations, and help ensure compliance with government policies and accreditation processes.

The role requires a DoD-based security mindset, active Secret clearance, and experience with RMF and system security planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years Cybersecurity experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Familiarity with DoD System Security Engineering activities and risk management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess systems and networks, identify deviations from configurations and policy.
• Conduct compliance audits and vulnerability assessments with risk mitigation.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation activities for government authorities.
• Document results, prepare Security Plans and update POA&M.
• Assist in government policy implementation and risk-based process tailoring.
• Coordinate with teams and produce technical proposals as needed.

Skills

RMF experience

Security engineering

Secret clearance

DoD 8140 cert

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Cyber Systems Analyst to join a team of qualified professionals. You will perform assessments of systems and networks, conduct vulnerability evaluations, and help ensure compliance with government policies and accreditation processes.

The role requires a DoD-based security mindset, active Secret clearance, and experience with RMF and system security planning.