Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst - Level 2 or 3 located in Boulder, CO.
What you’ll get to do?
- 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.
- Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. Includes support of 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, DCID 6-3), 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.
- 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 Certification and Accreditation 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.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 or level 3.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application and ability to obtain SCI
- DoD 8570-M/DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 0 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application and ability to obtain SCI
- DoD 8570-M/DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs
- Familiarity with ACAS
- Familiarity with SIEM Management
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application and ability to obtain SCI
- DoD 8570-M/DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification
- Bachelor's degree (Level 2: with 2 years relevant experience) or equivalent education/experience
- Level 2: Bachelor's + 2 years relevant experience (Master's with 0 years or additional 4 years experience in lieu of degree accepted)
- Level 3: Bachelor's + 5 years relevant experience (Master's + 3 years, PhD + 0 years, or additional 4 years experience in lieu of degree accepted)
- U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs
- Familiarity with ACAS
- Familiarity with SIEM management
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







