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# Cybersecurity Analyst

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $91,800.0 - $137,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Security Content Automation Protocol, Nessus, Splunk
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9259986/cybersecurity-analyst

## About the Role

* Master's degree with 0 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
 * The selected candidate must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity Analyst - IAM Level I; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
 * Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
 * Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
 * Experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF).
 * 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.
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## Description

The Northrop Grumman CIDO 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 San Diego, California location.

Responsibilities will include but not be 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 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; this will include 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 (RMF) 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. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site, full-time at our San Diego, CA campus.