Cybersecurity Analyst – Top Secret

Northrop Grumman

. Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s relevant degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience is required
Current US Government 8140 security certification (Examples: Security+ or greater)
Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

system auditssecurity controlsnetwork assessmentssecurity requirements analysisrisk mitigationprocess tailoringAssessment and Authorization (A&A)

Certifications

US Government 8140 security certificationSecurity+