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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4 - Secret - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Package Development Process, SAP (Applications), Security Content Automation Protocol, Nessus, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9071733/classified-cybersecurity-analyst-34-secret ## About the Role * Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience is required * Must have a security certification in Security+ (or greater) in order to be considered * Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered with the ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment * Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment, * Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience is required * Must have a security certification in Security+ (or greater) in order to be considered * Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered with the ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment * Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment, * Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security * Active, Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred * Security certification in CAP, CASP+, SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP * 10 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework * Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development preferred ## Description * 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, participate in and document process activities. * Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support the Assessment and Authorization (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 activities, and prepare the Risk Management Framework body of evidence. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)