Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

About

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Positions

Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

• Lead projects involving the certification and accreditation of classified systems
• Develop and implement the Risk Management Framework package
• Mentor Junior Cybersecurity Analysts on accomplishment of full life‑cycle activities to include assessments, monitoring and vulnerability scanning activities and RMF

Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

• Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) leads teams performing full life‑cycle information assurance activities
• Leads teams through building RMF packages, performing systems vulnerability analysis, Security Test and Evaluation (STE) procedures for accreditation, and development of Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)

Basic Qualifications

Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

• Associate's degree and 7 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree and 3 years of experience; 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of completed degree
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification (e.g., CAP, CASP+ CE, SecurityX) on the first day of employment

Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

• Associate's degree and 11 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience OR Master's degree and 7 years of experience; 13 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAM Level III security certification (e.g., CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP) on the first day of employment

Background and Experience Needed for All Position Levels

• Minimum of DoD Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company as a condition of continued employment
• Experience with NIST and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Salary Range

• Primary Level: $105,400 – $165,500
• Secondary Level: $137,400 – $206,000

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results
• Long‑Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company‑paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance: may be available
• Clearance required for start: Yes (Secret)
• Travel: No
• Application period estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date (subject to change)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman EEO. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.