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# Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000 - $171,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, SAP (Applications), Security Content Automation Protocol, Information Technology, Nessus, Splunk
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472166411&tx=JP3731FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Master's degree with 3 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience is required
 * Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - Must have a IAM level II equivalent (or higher) security certification (examples: CAP / CGRC, CASP+/SecurityX, CCISO, HCISPP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-Associate, or CISSP)
 * 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
 * Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment, * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
 * Security+ CE
 * 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

* 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.

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.