Staff Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Staff Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities at the Dulles, VA location. The role involves working on‑site full‑time, contributing to revolutionary systems that impact global security and technology.

Travel is required for approximately 10 % of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring of all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate system security posture.
• Assess systems and networks within the enclave, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze and validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards.
• Assist in implementing government policy, recommend process tailoring, and document process activities.
• Establish strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) by preparing for tests, participating, analyzing results, and preparing required reports.
• Document A&A activities and technical coordination, preparing the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 10 years of relevant technical experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years; OR Associate’s degree with 14 years; OR High School Diploma/GED with 16 years.
• U.S. Government 8140 (8570 equivalent) certification for Staff Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level II or higher (e.g., CAP, CGRC, CASP+, CompTIA Security X, GSLC, CCISP‑Associate).
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance (closed investigation within the last 6 years) or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security.
• CASP+ or SecurityX certification.
• Six years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF/eMASS package development.
• Active SAP/SAR access (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a friendly team environment.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Exceptional health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Competitive 401(k) matching program.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for eligible positions.

Pay

Salary range: $177,000.00 – $265,600.00 (base salary, with additional compensation possible based on experience, education, and market conditions).