Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is hiring an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities on-site in Huntsville, AL. This full-time role focuses on helping teams strengthen security posture through audits, continuous monitoring, assessments, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) evidence across classified environments.

Why this role

• On-site classified work supporting system lifecycle activities for government customers
• 9/80 work schedule for a structured weekly rhythm
• 401k matching as part of the compensation package
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare

What you’ll do

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate information system security posture.
• Perform assessments of systems and networks in the networking environment or enclave, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Validate security requirements through analysis, and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Support implementation of required government policy, including recommendations for process tailoring and participation in documenting process activities.
• Work within program control processes to help mitigate risk and support 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.
• Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparation, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
• Document A&A results and related technical or coordination activities, and prepare the RMF body of evidence.

Required qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – Security+.
• Must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or be enrolled 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.

Helpful experience and knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Security+ CE
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as Assessment & Authorization under RMF
• Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph
• Knowledge of security tools including ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP
• Knowledge of frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs

Travel, clearance, and work setup

• Travel: Yes (10% of the time)
• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Secret
• Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

Application window

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. The timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and qualified candidate availability.