Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Salary: $114,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 1, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

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The CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Prinicpal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI to support information systems lifecycle activities. In this role, you will conduct system audits, continuous monitoring, and assessments of networks within enclaves to identify deviations from policy. You will perform analyses to validate security requirements, establish program control processes to mitigate risks, and support the Assessment and Authorization of systems. Key responsibilities include participating in Security Test and Evaluation, documenting Risk Management Framework body of evidence, and performing software research. Required skills include 8140 certification, such as Security+ or CISSP, and knowledge of tools like ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP. You must navigate frameworks like NIST and JSIG to ensure secure configurations within a classified environment.

Skills

ACAS Nessus Splunk Trellix SCAP NIST JSIG Cybersecurity Compliance Security+ CISSP CISM CGRC Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)

What you'll do

Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring to evaluate security controls 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.
Implement government policies and document process tailoring and activities.
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support system Assessment and Authorization.
Support formal Security Test and Evaluation through pre-test preparation 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 3 years of experience, a Bachelor's with 5 years, an Associate's with 7 years, or a GED with 9 years.
Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level I certification or higher.
Must have a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access level eligibility.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Counter Intelligence Polygraph.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
IAM Level III certification such as CISM or CISSP (preferred).
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, RMF, and security tools like ACAS, Nessus, and Splunk (preferred).

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