Top Secret Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (On-Site)

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Sunnyvale, CA location. The role requires on-site work and a Top Secret clearance, with travel 10% of the time.

The candidate will perform audits, assessments, and risk management tasks within RMF frameworks, contributing to secure, multi-domain systems across defense programs. A SAP/SAR clearance is required and IAM II certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance, to include a closed investigation date within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in CEP; clearance must be maintained.
• Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a SAP/SAR clearance.
• Must have a current US Government IAM level II equivalent security certification (CAP/CGRC, CASP+, SecurityX, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks and identify deviations from policy.
• Assist in implementing government policy, and participate in documentation and process tailoring.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and preparation of required reports.

Skills

Security assessments

A&A processes

RMF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Tools

ACAS

NESSUS

SPLUNK

SCAP

POA&Ms

NIST

DIACAP

NISPOM

RMF package development

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at our Sunnyvale, CA location. The role requires on-site work and a Top Secret clearance, with travel 10% of the time.

The candidate will perform audits, assessments, and risk management tasks within RMF frameworks, contributing to secure, multi-domain systems across defense programs. A SAP/SAR clearance is required and IAM II certification is expected.