2026 Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Pathways Program - San Diego CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our San Diego, CA location. 

 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 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. 

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:  

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree with 0 years of experience

• Able to obtain and maintain the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) – (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA, CASP+, CISSP) within 6 months
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum) within a reasonable amount of time

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Current US Government 8140 requirements for a Cybersecurity (722) – (Example: Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA, CASP+, CISSP)

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

• A current U.S Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum)

• 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 

Salary Range: $69,400 - $104,000

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.