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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Security Content Automation Protocol - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035553/classified-cybersecurity-analyst-top-secret ## About the Role * Master's degree with 0 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associates degree with 4 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant technical experience is required * Candidates must meet the U.S. Government (8570 equivalent) for a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - certification (or higher) at a minimum (examples: Security+, CND, Cloud+) * Candidates must have a current U.S. Government levelsecurity clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered * The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, a Security+, and 3 years of experience with Certification &Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework * Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. , Assessment & Authorization under RMF) * Knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, N essus , S plunk , Trellix , and SCAP * Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs * Top Secret with SCI access ## Description The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our location . The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following: * Conduct system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls, configurations, and operational processes to evaluate the security posture of the information systems. * Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. * Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards . * Assist in the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities . * Work within strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the A ssessment and A uthorization (A&A) of systems. This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, 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 the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports . * Document the results of A&A activities , and technical or coordination activit ies, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. 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