Sr. Principal/Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst – Cross-Domain Solutions

Job Description

Sr Principal/Principal Cybersecurity Analyst | Northrop Grumman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Northrop Grumman, located in Roy, Utah. Northrop Grumman creates revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives globally, from pioneering advancements in flight to stealth bombers and moon landings. This role is critical for designing, integrating, and maintaining secure information systems that ensure policy-compliant data transfer between classified and unclassified networks, supporting vital national security missions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Roy, Utah, USA
• Pay: $98400–$184200 yearly
• Mission: This person designs, integrates, and maintains Cross-Domain Solutions to enable secure, policy-compliant data transfer between classified and unclassified networks.
• Tech Stack: ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, SCAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Management: Manage the cybersecurity program for all assigned information systems and execute all related cybersecurity tasks.
• Security Monitoring: Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities to enhance the operational efficiency of the information system security posture.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Perform assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Policy Implementation: Drive the implementation of required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, and document process activities.
• Documentation & Authorization: Prepare, review, and submit Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, including System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones, for approval.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This Sr Principal/Principal Cybersecurity Analyst role requires either a Master’s Degree with 3-6 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of experience, an Associate’s Degree with 7-10 years of experience, or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9-12 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience: 3-12 years of experience in information systems lifecycle activities, conducting risk assessments, configuring hardware/software, and performing rigorous testing to ensure continuous compliance with US Government security directives.
• Skills: Candidates must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for Cybersecurity (722), such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP. A current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation Program) is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field; experience in cybersecurity compliance (e.g., Assessment & Authorization under RMF); knowledge of security frameworks and documentation like NIST, JSIG, DAAG, SSPs, POA&Ms, and SCTMs; proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).