Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

This on-site role at Northrop Grumman's Bacchus facility in Magna, Utah, supports the lifecycle management of classified information systems for the Classified Solutions CIDO team. The position offers strong professional development, collaboration within a security-focused culture, and a clear path for growth in a high-stakes environment. The role carries a salary range of USD 79,300 to 118,900 per year and requires a master’s degree for some paths.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Strong learning and development opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and customers
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• 9/80 work schedule
• Generous 401(k) matching program
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• PTO for vacation and personal needs

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls, configurations, and processes to evaluate the security posture of information systems
• Assess systems and networks within the enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy
• Analyze security requirements and recommend additional safeguards and requirements
• Assist in implementing government policy, tailor processes as needed, and document activities
• Operate within program control processes to mitigate risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including analysis, coordination, testing, documentation, investigations, and audits
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities required by accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparations, test participation, results analysis, and report preparation
• Document A&A results and related activities, and assemble the Risk Management Framework body of evidence

Requirements

• Master's degree with 0 years of relevant technical experience; or Bachelor's degree with 2 years; or Associate's degree with 4 years; or High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant technical experience
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst IAM Level I certification, examples include Security+, CND, or Cloud+
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (minimum), with a closed investigation date within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation program
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

Technologies

• ACAS
• Nessus
• Splunk
• Trellix
• SCAP
• NIST frameworks
• JSIG
• DAAG
• SSPs
• POA&Ms
• SCTMs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Security+ CE, and 3 years of experience in information assurance, certification and accreditation, and cybersecurity within JSIG classified environments
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance activities such as RMF-based Assessment & Authorization
• Familiarity with security tools (ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP)
• Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation including NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs
• SAP/SAR access is preferred