Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – Cybersecurity T& E Lead (26-398)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration in Colorado Springs is seeking a Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Lead to manage the cyber assessment lifecycle for C2BMC projects and MDA cyber events. The role requires an active Secret clearance, an IAT Level II certification, and travel up to 10%.

Based on the C2BMC program, you will coordinate across national teams, develop risk mitigations, and deliver actionable cyber metrics within an Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years; or 12 years experience as alternative to a degree.
• Currently active Government-issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+/CCNA-Sec, CySA+, CND, etc.).
• Active Secret security clearance at time of application is required to start.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end Cybersecurity T&E lifecycle for multiple C2BMC projects and MDA Cyber Events.
• Coordinate with National Team and C2BMC stakeholders to ensure resources and representation at each event.
• Conduct post‑event analysis; synthesize cyber findings; ensure remediation plans are incorporated into Agile cycle.
• Research, develop, and recommend cybersecurity countermeasures for networks, systems, and applications based on test data and vulnerability assessments.
• Support and interface with external T&E organizations; identify gaps in security architecture and propose mitigations for the cyber risk strategy and POAMs.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security clearance

IAT Level II

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst – Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E) Lead (26-398) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. The Cybersecurity T&E Lead will report to C2BMC Program leadership and coordinate at least 20 high-visibility MDA Cyber Events for the C2BMC element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). This role leads to Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning, execution, and reporting across multiple T&E projects and MDA Cyber Events. It drives actionable cyber metrics and improvements into the C2BMC Agile Development Lifecycle.

Essential Functions

• Lead the end‑to‑end Cybersecurity T&E lifecycle (planning, execution, analysis, reporting) for multiple C2BMC T&E projects and MDA Cyber Events
• Coordinate across the National Team and C2BMC stakeholders to ensure appropriate resources and representation at each event
• Conduct post‑event analysis; synthesize cyber findings; and ensure solutions and remediation plans are incorporated into the Agile development and deployment cycle
• Research, develop, and recommend appropriate cybersecurity countermeasures for networks, systems, and applications based on test data, red‑team activities, and vulnerability assessments
• Support and interface with multiple external T&E organizations; identify gaps in security architecture and recommend mitigations for inclusion in C2BMC’s cyber risk strategy and POAMs
• Maintain and evolve Cyber T&E Plans and POAMs to ensure compliance with DoD policies and directives, USCYBERCOM guidance, NIST standards, and RMF controls for mission systems
• Provide USCYBERCOM‑aligned guidance and risk mitigation to strengthen C2BMC’s defensive posture, minimum security requirements, and mission assurance
• Collaborate with other T&E organizations to develop rules of engagement (RoE), tailored test plans, and synchronized schedules across all C2BMC cyber T&E efforts
• Frequently brief MDA Executive leadership and senior C2BMC leadership, translating complex technical cyber information into clear, concise mission‑focused updates
• Ensure team projects are completed on schedule, following established program procedures, schedules, and work plans
• Serve as a self‑initiated leader, capable of directing large groups of people and complex data sets to drive cyber‑relevant solutions and improve the C2BMC cyber posture
• Support on‑call, evening, and weekend activities during system anomalies and/or Cybersecurity tests
• Travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations as required based on mission and test event requirements

Basic Qualifications

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active Government‑Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA‑Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in‑scope Government‑issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Demonstrated Ability To

• Advise C2BMC leadership and senior MDA leadership on the planning and execution of MDA Cyber Events
• Consult on and brief complex technical cyber topics to senior stakeholders in a confident, well‑organized, and mission‑focused manner
• Evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture and engineering solutions for suitability, survivability, and interoperability, and provide key feedback to improve C2BMC’s overall cyber posture

Demonstrated Experience

• Leading advanced research and development of solutions to emerging cybersecurity threats, including analysis of security findings/weaknesses and development of executable POAMs for remediation and revalidation of fixes
• Reviewing and influencing test plans, engineering documentation, and complex cyber event scenarios, with extensive coordination across multiple stakeholders and organizations
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in DoD cyber policy and directives, USCYBERCOM guidance, NIST standards, and RMF controls for mission systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting C2BMC, MDIOC, or MDA cyber events in an operational or test environment.
• Hands‑on involvement with Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E), vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and/or red‑team exercises for complex, mission‑critical systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and integrating cyber requirements, findings, and POAMs into iterative delivery.
• Experience leading cross‑discipline teams across operations, systems engineering, software, and cybersecurity in a high‑visibility DoD environment

What We Can Offer You

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Northrop Grumman Benefits Overview

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.