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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, SAP (Applications), Security Content Automation Protocol, Nessus, Splunk - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/27AC2CA4843C42519141B3B199DE8B0E/job/ ## About the Role * Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience is required * Current Security+ certification or greater * Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered with the ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret 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 Cybersecurity or related field * Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex., 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 ## Description The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Redondo Beach, CA location. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site. 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 Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems. 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