Cybersecurity Analyst / Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Flta01, US Posted 49 days ago $79,300$118,900 / year

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Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst or Principal Cybersecurity Analyst at our Tampa, FL location, working 12-hour shifts on a Panama schedule that offers a three-day weekend every other week. You will utilize Splunk (or equivalent SIEM) to develop and optimize queries for proactive threat detection, design user-friendly dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions like Trellix/Endpoint Security Solutions. Responsibilities include investigating incidents, configuring Splunk infrastructure, and documenting findings while staying current with industry trends. The role requires a U.S. citizen with DoD TS/SCI clearance and experience in network security controls, Linux and Windows OS, and threat detection. Principal Analysts should have advanced certifications like IAT Level III and additional years of relevant experience.

Skills

Splunk SIEM Python PowerShell Bash DoD 8570 Certification Linux Windows Operating Systems Network security controls Routers Switches Firewalls Network access controls

What you'll do

  • Utilize Splunk or equivalent SIEM tool to develop complex queries for threat detection.
  • Design user-friendly dashboards and reports for real-time security event visibility.
  • Configure and maintain Splunk infrastructure for optimal performance and availability.
  • Investigate security incidents using Splunk's forensic capabilities and recommend remediation.
  • Stay current with cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • DoD TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • Experience with SIEM tools like Splunk or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of network security controls including routers, switches, firewalls
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Ability to investigate security incidents and provide insights for improvement

Market check

Salary context

This $79,300–$118,900 range sits above 5% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$112,800$195,050

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000$184,900

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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