Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst for an on-site, full-time role supporting the CIDO Classified Solutions team in Roy, Utah. The position focuses on information system lifecycle support within classified program control processes, including security assessments, continuous monitoring, and Security Test and Evaluation activities. This role offers strong employee benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, learning opportunities, and a very friendly team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities to evaluate security posture across security controls, configurations, and operational processes.
• Assess systems and networks within a networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Validate established security requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
• Support implementation of required government policy, including recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document related process activities.
• Operate within strict program control processes to support risk mitigation and the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, 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 formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) for each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, test participation, analysis of results, and required reporting.
• Document A&A evidence and technical or coordination activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience.
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity Analyst – IAT II.
• 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 Special Access Programs access as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Security+ CE.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance (for example, Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
• Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph.
• 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.

Tools and Technologies

• ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP
• NIST, JSIG, DAAG
• RMF

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• 401k matching program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Very friendly team environment
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on position)
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for employees in Vice President or Director positions, depending on position)

Work Location, Travel, and Clearance

Location: Roy, UT (onsite). Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer virtual or telecommute options, and applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Clearance type: Secret. Clearance required for start: No.

Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available.

Compensation and Application Window

Salary range: $79,300 - $118,900 per year.

Application period: Estimated 20 days from the job posting date (may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and qualified candidate availability).

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.