2026 Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Chandler AZ
Northrop Grumman
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 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, but they’re also making history.Northrop Grumman SP Classified Solutions team is seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. This position is located at the Chandler, Arizona facility and will support classified information systems lifecycle activities.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.What You’ll Get to Do:Responsibilities will include, but are not 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. This is achieved through passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.Support process analysis, project coordination, security certification tests, 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, DAAPM), make recommendations on process tailoring, and participate in and document process activities.Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.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 Assessment and Authorization activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.Periodically conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.Interface with Government customers and Northrop Grumman leadership on program initiatives and deliver status updates.Maintain and lead multiple complex efforts with multiple stakeholders and drive Cybersecurity requirements to further program initiatives.This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Job Qualifications: You’ll Bring These Qualifications: Master’s or Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience and has graduated by August 2025.Current DoD Secret level security clearance: maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.Current DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 IAM Level I (or higher) security certification is required to start (Examples: CND, Cloud+, Security+ CE).Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity practices, network technologies, and system development life-cycles, in addition to an understanding of information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, a Security+ CE, and 1 year of experience with Certification & Accreditation of classified systems under RMF (Risk Management Framework).Experience enforcing guidelines, monitoring policies, and enforcing standards for Cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF.Detail oriented with experience tracking project progress and status.Ability to solve complex problems with a mindset on cybersecurity compliance.Experience coordinating with a team to review and document information system changes.Experience and working knowledge and understanding of auditing, vulnerability scanning/remediation, SIEMs, DISA STIGs, and configuration/change control.Strong verbal and written communication skills to produce coherent and concise documentation required for evaluation.
Salary Range: 58,200 - 87,200
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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