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Principal Classified Cybersecurity Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Beale AFB, CAFull-time$109–163K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$109–163K/yr
Location
Beale AFB, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities at Beale AFB. The role is full-time and on-site, with no virtual or telecommute options. The analyst conducts security assessments and monitoring, supports Assessment and Authorization activities and formal security testing, and documents results. A current Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Programs access are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System AuditingContinuous MonitoringSecurity AssessmentSecurity AnalysisRisk MitigationAssessment and AuthorizationSecurity Certification TestingSecurity DocumentationCybersecurity ComplianceRisk Management FrameworkACASNessusSplunkTrellixSCAPNISTJSIGDAAGSSPsPOA&MsSCTMs

Qualifications

Master's+3, Bachelor's+5, Associate's+7, or High School+9 YearsU.S. Government 8140 Cybersecurity 722 RequirementsTop Secret Security ClearanceSpecial Programs AccessSecurity+ CE or CySA+ or GICSP or GSEC or CND or SSCPBachelor's in Cybersecurity or Related FieldTop Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR, SCI Access, 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: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time primarily at our Beale AFB, CA 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, participate in and document process activities.

  • Establish 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.

Basic Qualifications:

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

  • Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) – (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)

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

  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

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

  • 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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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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 1,054 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$109–163K/yr
  • California median$105–154K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$103–153K/yr714 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $136K, is 3% above the California median midpoint ($133K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in California and 1,054 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 3 years of experience; Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (871 postings).
Education
232 of the 1,054 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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