Classified 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 5/22/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $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. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging‑technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
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.

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
9/80 work schedule
401k matching program

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Hard Skills & Tools

system auditssecurity controlsnetwork assessmentssecurity requirements analysisrisk mitigationsecurity certification testingsecurity documentationemerging technology researchprocess tailoringRisk Management Framework

Soft Skills

communicationdocumentationcoordinationanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Master's degreeBachelor's degreeAssociate's degreeHigh School Diploma/GEDUS Government 8140 security certificationSecurity+ certificationTop Secret security clearance