Principal Cybersecurity Analyst — Top Secret Cleared

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits/healthcare.

9/80 work schedule.

Great 401k matching program.

Health insurance coverage.

Life and disability insurance.

Savings plan.

Company paid holidays.

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/o

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites applications for a Principal / Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Roy, Utah site. This on-site, full-time role requires a Top Secret clearance and a strong background in cybersecurity and RMF.

The position emphasizes rigorous system audits, continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and security documentation to meet government standards. It offers a pathway to advanced certifications and growth within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of experience is required.
• Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 8 years of experience is required.
• Candidates must meet the U.S.Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) – (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• Candidates must have a current U.S.Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S.Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems.
• Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
• Document the results of A&A activities, and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Compliance

Audits & Monitoring

Vulnerability Assessments

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Cybersecurity or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman invites applications for a Principal / Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Roy, Utah site. This on-site, full-time role requires a Top Secret clearance and a strong background in cybersecurity and RMF.

The position emphasizes rigorous system audits, continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and security documentation to meet government standards. It offers a pathway to advanced certifications and growth within a mission-driven