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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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The 2026 Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Pathways Program - Redondo Beach CA joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and network assessments to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or enclave policies. The analyst will perform analyses to validate security requirements, assist in implementing government policies, and support the Assessment and Authorization process. Key responsibilities include security certification testing, software research, and preparing the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Required skills include a Secret clearance and knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP. The role also requires familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs to solve complex security posture problems within classified environments.
Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
Assess networks and systems to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or local policies.
Analyze security requirements to recommend additional safeguards and technical protections.
Assist in implementing government policies and documenting process tailoring activities.
Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems through risk mitigation and security certification testing.
Perform Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations, test participation, and result analysis.
Document A&A activities and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
Must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
Security+ certification (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP (preferred).
Cybersecurity
RMF
ACAS
Nessus
Splunk
Trellix
SCAP
NIST
JSIG
DAAG
POA&M
SCTM
Security+
Assessment and Authorization
Continuous Monitoring
Security Test and Evaluation
System Security Plan