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July 20, 2026
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Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Top Secret

Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
$79K/yr - $119K/yr
Entry Level
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The role involves conducting system audits, performing assessments, and ensuring compliance with security requirements in a classified environment.
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Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualification

Required

  • 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 High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience is required
  • Must have a Security+ certification for great in order to be considered
  • Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • 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

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Phenomenal learning opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
  • A very friendly team environment
  • Exceptional benefits/healthcare
  • A 9/80 work schedule
  • A great 401k matching program
  • Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
  • Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
  • Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
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Founded in 1994
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10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1994
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.northropgrumman.com