IT Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Active TS/SCI clearance)

Northrop Grumman

94d • $135,100 - $202,700

About The Position

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. We are seeking a cleared or clearable IT Systems Engineering Section Manager for a critical role in our engineering organization to be responsible for managing a team and ensuring successful completion of projects. This is a dual role position, involving direct management and leadership of a team of highly skilled technical professionals supporting cutting-edge defense and security systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with functional people management, contributing directly to mission-critical programs while developing and supporting engineering talent.

Requirements

• Candidate must have Bachelors Degree and 9 years engineering experience, OR Masters Degree and 6 years engineering experience, OR a PhD and 2 years engineering experience
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated functional management experience
• US Citizenship is required
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise architectures including Windows Server, RHEL, virtualization, and storage technologies
• Working knowledge of containerization, automation, and Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Nice To Haves

• M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Broad technical background across IT, software development, and cybersecurity
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems
• Experience as a technical lead, functional lead, or leadership in the military
• Hands-on experience with networking technologies from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, F5, and Ciena
• Ability to create and interpret network architecture and configuration diagrams using commercial tools
• Experience in recruiting and developing top engineering talent
• Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Managing and guiding cyber systems engineers including IT and software professionals
• Setting objectives and then monitoring and reviewing yearly progress for your team
• Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top engineering talent
• Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis
• Completing performance assessments of your team members
• Motivating your team members (engagement) and meeting with them regularly
• Providing mentoring and career development to each team member
• Coordinating training for each team member
• Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team’s development activities
• Leadership of engineering teams in the design, integration, and maintenance of enterprise-level cyber systems
• Program staffing for optimal execution
• Technical direction, guidance, and mentoring of project team members
• Working programs, proposals, and internally funded activities in a technical or leadership role
• Risk-mitigation planning and execution
• Strategic problem solving
• Earned value management
• Drive technical execution using best practices in secure development, automation, and network design
• Contribute to DevOps strategy and process improvement initiatives across environments
• Manage Cost Account Management (CAM) and Risk Management activities, where applicable
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to ensure optimized resource allocation and mission alignment
• Support deployment pipelines using the Atlassian suite and other CI/CD toolsets
• Automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency through scripting and scheduling tools

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition and Educational Assistance
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree