below marketmost similar roles pay hereabove market
This role pays less than
86%
of similar roles. Most pay
$122,275–$162,550
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$104k
versus about
$142k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Northrop Grumman
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
Northrop Grumman currently has
735 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,500–$176,300
across 322 roles with salary data.
The Classified Cybersecurity Analyst joins the CIDO Classified Solutions team to support information system lifecycle activities. This role involves conducting system audits and continuous monitoring of security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of information systems. The analyst will perform network assessments to identify deviations from policy, validate security requirements, and assist in implementing government policy. Key responsibilities include supporting Assessment and Authorization activities, performing Security Test and Evaluation, and preparing Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Required skills include a Secret clearance and Security+ certification. Preferred technical competencies include experience with ACAS, Nessus, EMASS, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP, alongside knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs. The work focuses on securing multi-domain systems within a classified environment.
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 validate established protections.
Assist in implementing government policies and document 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, analysis, and reporting for government authorities.
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, a Bachelor’s with 2 years, an Associate’s with 4 years, or a High School diploma with 6 years.
Must possess a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst – Security+ (must obtain within 90 days of hire if not currently held).
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF (preferred).
Knowledge of security tools (ACAS, Nessus, EMASS, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP) and frameworks (NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs) (preferred).