Cybersecurity Analyst- Level 1 or 2 at Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs, CO
$69,300–$125,200from the description
Jul 15, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A cybersecurity role focused on assessing systems and networks for compliance and vulnerabilities, supporting the certification and accreditation process for government systems. Day-to-day work involves audits, vulnerability assessments, security documentation, and coordinating formal Security Test and Evaluation activities. The position suits early-career candidates with a relevant degree and an active Top Secret clearance, based at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs.
Junior level · Colorado Springs, CO · Top Secret clearance · Full-time
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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This requisition covers two levels: Level 1 (0 years experience, salary $69,300–$103,900) and Level 2 (2 years experience, salary $83,400–$125,200). The compensation range reported spans both levels. The seniority assessment reflects the Level 1 entry point, which is the advertised floor.
A Bachelor's degree is listed as the baseline qualification, but 4 years of additional relevant experience is explicitly accepted in lieu of a degree — so no hard degree gate applies.
An active Top Secret clearance is required at time of application; the ability to obtain SCI is also required. This is gated above the standard TopSecret level but falls short of a full TS/SCI-at-start requirement, so TopSecret is used. Candidates should be aware SCI eligibility is also expected.
Risk Management Framework, DISA STIGs, ACAS, and SIEM Management all appear under 'Preferred Qualifications' and are framed as 'familiarity with' — none are hard gates.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): DoD 8570 IAT Level II.
Requires a Top Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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