Secret-Cleared Cybersecurity Analyst (On-Site)

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities on-site. The role emphasizes audits, assessments, and security documentation, with a mandatory Secret clearance.

The position requires government clearance eligibility, knowledge of RMF, and the ability to obtain access to SAP/SCI and other programs. Occasional travel is possible, and the team operates under strict program controls.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Associate Cybersecurity Analyst – CompTIA Security+ (S+)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government 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 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, and participate in and document process activities
• Work within 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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

Trellix

SCAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities on-site. The role emphasizes audits, assessments, and security documentation, with a mandatory Secret clearance.

The position requires government clearance eligibility, knowledge of RMF, and the ability to obtain access to SAP/SCI and other programs. Occasional travel is possible, and the team operates under strict program controls.