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2d ago

Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman Aurora, CO

Aurora, CO

2d ago

$142k - $213k/yr Full time Senior Cybersecurity Tools Information Security

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Job Description

The Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst position supports information systems lifecycle activities for Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team. This is an on-site, full-time role in Aurora, CO, focused on cybersecurity program management and the A&A/ST&E documentation and reporting required for classified systems.

Location and Work Setting

Aurora, CO (onsite), full-time
No virtual or telecommute working options

Travel: 10% of the time

Relocation Assistance: Not available

Compensation

Primary level salary range: USD 142,200 - 213,400 per year

Responsibilities

Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and perform all cybersecurity-related tasks.
Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering security controls and configurations to improve the information system security posture.
Assess systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Perform analyses to validate security requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards.
Implement required government policy, provide recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.
Establish and oversee program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) process required by each government accrediting authority, including pre-test preparations, test participation, result analysis, and report preparation.
Document A&A and inspection results, including technical or corrective actions, and coordinate with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation for review and approval, including artifacts such as the System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, and Plan of Action and Milestones.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, OR Associate’s degree with 10 years, OR High School Diploma/GED with 12 years.
Must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM level II certification (or higher), examples include: CAP or CGRC, CASP+ or CompTIA Security X, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO.
Must have a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance, including a recent/current CI-Polygraph, to be considered.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Technologies

ACAS
Nessus
Splunk
Trellix
SCAP
NIST
JSIG
DAAG

Benefits

Exceptional benefits/healthcare
9/80 work schedule
401k matching program
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Travel and Clearance Requirements

Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Polygraph
On-site requirement: Full-time onsite at Aurora, CO

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2mo ago

Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI

Northrop Grumman Aurora, CO

Aurora, CO

2mo ago Closed

$114k - $171k/yr Full time Senior Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Tools

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 12, 2026).

Job Description

This on-site role in Aurora, Colorado supports the lifecycle of information systems within a classified environment, focusing on audits, continuous monitoring, assessments, and government authorization and testing activities for TS/SCI access.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive system audits and continuous monitoring across all security controls, configurations, and processes to evaluate the information system's security posture.
Assess systems and networks within the enclave, identifying deviations from approved configurations and local or enclave policy.
Analyze to validate established security requirements and recommend additional safeguards and controls.
Assist in implementing applicable government policy, suggest process tailoring, and document process activities.
Establish rigorous program controls to mitigate risk and support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems, including process support, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
Support the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in tests, analysis of results, and preparation of reports.
Document the results of A&A activities and related coordination activities, and assemble the Risk Management Framework body of evidence.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience; or an Associate degree with 7 years of relevant technical experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant technical experience.
Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – IAM Level I certification (or higher) at a minimum (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+).
Candidates must hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance to include Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI).
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a polygraph as a condition of continued employment.

Technologies

ACAS, Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP
NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Learning opportunities
9/80 work schedule
401k matching program
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Compensation

Annual salary: USD 114,000 to 171,000

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required for Start

Yes

Clearance Type

SCI

Travel

Yes, approximately 10 percent of the time

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, a Security+ CE, and 6 years of experience with vulnerability scanning and information assurance in classified environments.
Experience in cybersecurity compliance, such as RMF Assessment & Authorization.
Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS/Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP.
Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs.
A current polygraph is nice to have.

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