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Sr Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$142–213K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$142–213K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security+ CertificationIAM Level 3 Certification Within 6 MonthsSecret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities on-site in Northridge, California. The role manages cybersecurity programs, assesses systems and networks, supports government policy implementation, and leads security testing and Assessment and Authorization documentation. Candidates need relevant cybersecurity experience, a current Secret clearance or Continuous Evaluation enrollment, and Security+ certification; higher-level certifications and additional access are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cybersecurity ComplianceRisk Management FrameworkACASNessusSplunkTrellixSCAPNISTJSIGDAAGSecurity Documentation

Qualifications

MS+6, BS+8, AA+10 or HS+12 YrsSecret Clearance or CE EnrollmentSpecial Access Programs EligibilitySecurity+ CertificationIAM Level 3 Certification Within 6 MonthsBachelor's in Cybersecurity or Related FieldTop Secret, SAP/SAR, SCI or Polygraph

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

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 CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information systems lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Northridge Corbin Ave, California location.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manage the cybersecurity program of all assigned information systems and execute all cybersecurity-related tasks.

  • Conduct and lead regular reviews of system audits and continuous monitoring activities, covering all security controls and configurations, to enhance operational efficiencies of the information system security posture.

  • 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.

  • Drive the implementation of the required government policy, make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities.

  • Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). 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.

  • Lead 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 inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions and work collectively with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.

  • Prepare, review, and submit A&A documentation (System Security Plan, Risk Acceptance Report, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, etc.) for review and approval.

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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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience is required

  • Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secretsecurity 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 Access Programs

  • Experience in cybersecurity compliance (ex. Assessment & Authorization under RMF)

  • Must possess knowledge of security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, Trellix, and SCAP

  • Candidate must possess minimally a Security+ certification with the ability to obtain a Comptia IAM Level 3 (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO) within 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

  • Top Secret, SAP/SAR access, SCI access, and/or a Polygraph

  • 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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Information Technology

How this job compares

Set against the 1,045 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$142–213K/yr
  • California median$107–158K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$103–150K/yr739 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $178K, is 28% above the California median midpoint ($139K) — in the top quarter of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in California and 1,045 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (882 postings).
Education
238 of the 1,045 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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