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# Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Secret

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,300 - $193,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Package Development Process, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Content Automation Protocol, Security Information and Event Management, Information Security Management System, Nessus, Splunk, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/use57e7fdf5a6100bf2384a9e203df6b70/eaa

## About the Role

* Master's degree with 6 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant technical experience; OR an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant technical experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant technical experience is required
 * Candidates must have experience with Linux (RHEL), eMass, SIEM tools, and Compliance Scanning
 * Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Sr Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - IAM Level III (examples: CISM, CISSP, CCISO)
 * Candidates must have a current Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
 * Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment, * The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Cyber Security, with 10 years of Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework
 * Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, RMF, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development preferred
 * Knowledge of security tools such as Elk, and Trellix
 * Knowledge of security frameworks and documentation such as DAAG, SSPs, and SCTMs
 * Active Top Secret is preferred

## Description

The Northrop Grumman Classified CIDO Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Colorado Springs, CO location.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

 * Manage the cybersecurity program of all assigned information systems and execute all cybersecurity-related tasks.

 * Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations, to enhance operational efficiencies of the information system security posture.

 * 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.

 * Drive the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.

 * Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). 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.

 * Lead 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 inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions and work collectively with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.

 * Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation (System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, etc.) for review and approval.

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.