Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Colorado Springs, CO Posted 11 days ago $103,600$155,400 / year

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The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team in Colorado Springs is hiring a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support the lifecycle management of information systems. This senior-level role involves conducting system audits, continuous monitoring, and security assessments to evaluate and enhance the security posture of networks and systems. The analyst will also assist in implementing government cybersecurity policies, participate in Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes, and document findings for Risk Management Framework compliance. Key skills include experience with ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP, and knowledge of NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs. Candidates must hold a current Secret clearance and be eligible for Top Secret/SCI access, along with relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Security+ CE or IAM level III.

Skills

NIST RMF ACAS Nessus Splunk Trellix SCAP JSIG DAAG SSPs POA&Ms SCTMs CISSP CCISO GSLC CISM Assessment and Authorization Security+ CE

What you'll do

  • Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities for information systems security.
  • Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations and policies.
  • Assist in implementing government policy, recommend process tailoring, and document compliance activities.
  • Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) by preparing for tests, participating, analyzing results, and reporting.
  • Document the outcomes of A&A activities and prepare Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree with 3 years or Bachelor's with 5 years of relevant technical experience required
  • Must hold U.S. Government IAT level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
  • Current Secret level security clearance is mandatory
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI access required
  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance, including Assessment & Authorization under RMF
  • Knowledge of security tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP preferred

Market check

Salary context

This $103,600–$155,400 range sits above 17% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$113,900$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,462$184,975

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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