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At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

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 Melbourne, FL 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. 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.

This position may filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• 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 relevant High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience is required

• Must meet DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security Officer (721) with a proficiency level of basic with foundational certifications within 9 months of hire (E.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or SANS GCIH).

• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to security data (e.g., anomaly detection, phishing classification, threat‑intel enrichment) or a recognized AI‑related certification (e.g., Microsoft AI‑102, AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, SANS SEC599 - Advanced Cloud & AI Security)

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a relevant High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience is required

• Must meet DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security Officer (721) with a proficiency level of basic with foundational certifications within 9 months of hire (E.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or SANS GCIH).

• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to security data (e.g., anomaly detection, phishing classification, threat‑intel enrichment) or a recognized AI‑related certification (e.g., Microsoft AI‑102, AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, SANS SEC599 - Advanced Cloud & AI Security)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

• Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred

• Current Security+ CE (or greater)

• 4 years of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Frameworks)

• 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

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

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