Secret‑Cleared Classified Cybersecurity Analyst — On‑Site

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities on-site at Linthicum, MD. The role requires a Secret clearance, RMF experience, and familiarity with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk and Trellix.

The candidate will perform audits, assessments, and documentation to ensure compliance with government policies, participate in ST&E, and support A&A activities, with a strong emphasis on secure configurations and risk

Qualifications

• Must meet 8140 Cybersecurity Analyst requirements or obtain certification within 6 months of hire date
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or enrolled in CE program) required to be considered
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR/SCI/Polygraph) as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls and configurations
• Assess systems and networks to identify deviations from policy and requirements
• Analyze to validate security requirements and recommend safeguards
• Assist in implementing government policy and document process activities
• Support A&A activities and risk management with testing and documentation
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) per government accrediting authority
• Document outcomes of A&A activities and create the RMF evidence body

Skills

Security clearance

Security+ CE

RMF knowledge

Sysadmin experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities on-site at Linthicum, MD. The role requires a Secret clearance, RMF experience, and familiarity with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk and Trellix.

The candidate will perform audits, assessments, and documentation to ensure compliance with government policies, participate in ST&E, and support A&A activities, with a strong emphasis on secure configurations and risk