Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 6, 2026

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 of 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Analyst to join its Classified Solutions team in Linthicum, MD. Please note that the candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity. Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: 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. Responsible for compliance with all information systems under their area of responsibility this includes ensuring that system configuration, policy, and procedures meet both security compliance and system mission requirements in accordance with the requirements of their environments. Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed. Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this will include supporting the process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits. Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, ICD-503, JSIG, NIST 800-53, etc.), make recommendations on process tailoring, participate in and document process activities. Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards. Ensure that the personnel responsible for security related functions of the systems under their purview are appropriately trained, certified, and that they are performing those functions in accordance with the respective compliance requirements for the system environment. Act as a liaison between the government/prime contractors and local IT, program security, and program personnel as required for each classified network under your area of responsibility. Evaluate proposed changes to systems that may impact system authorization and communicate with all stakeholders. Manage configuration management for all classified networks in your environment. Support the formal Security Assessment required by each government authorizing authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports. Document the results of Assessment and Authorization activities and coordinate and prepare the System Security Plan and associated artifacts to include the creation and periodic updating of the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Basic Qualifications: Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Applicants must have an active DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment. Current DoD 8140/8570 IAM level III (or higher) security certification (examples: CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO); the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Knowledge of NIST, JSIG, ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and/or RMF package development. RMF knowledge/experience. Preferred Qualifications: 6 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivating 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: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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.

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