Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4 - Secret

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst at the 3/4 level to work on-site in Melbourne, Florida, supporting Secret clearance requirements within the CIDO Classified Solutions team. The role emphasizes information systems lifecycle activities and continuous security monitoring for government networks, combining hands-on auditing with risk-focused decision making. This position provides exposure to a broad range of security controls and government policy implementation in a collaborative, security-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits and continuous monitoring of information systems, evaluating security controls, configurations, and processes to assess current security posture.
• Assess systems and networks within the enclave, identifying deviations from established baselines, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Analyze security requirements to validate them and propose additional safeguards and requirements.
• Support the implementation of government policy, suggest process tailoring, and document activities.
• Maintain formal program controls to mitigate risk and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Contribute to the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by accrediting authorities through pre-test preparations, test participation, result analysis, and report preparation.
• Document the results of A&A activities and technical or coordination activities, compiling the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years; or an Associate degree with 7 years; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.
• Security+ certification (or greater) is required to be considered.
• A current DoD Secret clearance (minimum) is required, with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Alternate education/experience tier: Master’s degree with 6 years; or Bachelor’s with 8; or Associate with 10; or High School Diploma with 12 years of relevant experience.

Technologies

• ACAS
• NESSUS
• SPLUNK
• SCAP
• POA&Ms
• NIST
• DIACAP
• NISPOM
• RMF

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Strong learning opportunities
• Exposure to a broad mix of projects and customers
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive benefits and healthcare options
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401(k) matching

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance for Start: Yes

Clearance Type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Primary Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00