Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Remote, US Posted 16 days ago $103,600–$155,400 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office is hiring a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Global Cyber Policy team, where you will develop and maintain policy solutions by applying automation and AI technologies to enhance efficiency and precision. Your role involves translating regulatory requirements into actionable solutions for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government standards such as CMMC and CUI. You will lead the implementation of technical control frameworks, write and automate policies using AI, monitor regulatory updates, and participate in governance committees to align security strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-171/800-172, CMMC v2, and ISO 27001, along with experience presenting technical findings to executive leadership. Proficiency in MS Office tools and ServiceNow is essential, while additional certifications such as CCP or CCA are preferred.

Skills

CMMC NIST 800-171 NIST 800-172 NIST 800-53 NIST CSF ISO 27001 DoD frameworks ServiceNow MS Office AI PowerPlatform

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain technical control frameworks to mitigate risks for CMMC compliance.
  • Write and automate policy lifecycle procedures using AI for continuous improvement.
  • Monitor U.S. government cyber regulations and disseminate updates to internal stakeholders.
  • Provide senior-level security guidance and mentor junior analysts in risk mitigation.
  • Represent GCP in cross-functional committees, aligning cybersecurity with strategic objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field with 5 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with 1 year of experience.
  • Working knowledge of CMMC v2 (Levels 1-3), NIST 800-171/800-172, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and DoD frameworks.
  • Experience presenting technical findings to Executive Leadership and translating them into clear policy guidance.
  • CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification.
  • Ability to develop strategic engagements with government partners for cybersecure tool delivery.
  • Experience in implementing and automating cybersecurity policies using AI technologies.

Market check

Salary context

This $103,600–$155,400 range sits above 19% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$113,840–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,650–$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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