Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: SCI. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst (ISSO) to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on‑site, full‑time at our Dulles, VA location.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cybersecurity program of all assigned information systems and execute all cybersecurity‑related tasks.
• Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations, to enhance operational efficiencies of the information system security posture.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Drive the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.
• Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre‑test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
• Document the results of A&A activities and inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions, and work collectively with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
• Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation (System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, etc.) for review and approval.
• Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options; applicants must be willing to work on‑site full‑time at Dulles, VA.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years; OR an Associate’s degree with 7 years; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
• Must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I certification or higher (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+, CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, GSLC, CISSP‑Associate, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO).
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (minimum), including SCI access level eligibility based on a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, OR enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field with 7 years of ISSO/ISSM experience in a classified environment.
• CISSP certification.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
• Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
• Current TS/SCI with SAP access and a CI‑Polygraph.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 work schedule.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment and a culture of innovation.
• Exceptional health‑care benefits, including health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan and a great 401(k) matching program.
• Company‑paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00. The range is a general guideline; final offers consider scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for senior roles, long‑term incentives.