2026 Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst - Pathways Program - El Segundo CA

Northrop Grumman is a technology and defense company developing secure, integrated systems and solutions for national security missions. The Associate Classified Cybersecurity Analyst will support information system lifecycle activities, including security audits, assessments, compliance, authorization, testing, documentation, and risk mitigation for classified systems.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Associate Cybersecurity Analyst – CompTIA Security+ (S+)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Security+ CE
• 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

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• A very friendly team environment
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare
• A 9/80 work schedule
• A great 401(k) matching program