Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 2 - Secret

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

4d•$139,100 - $208,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering to support information system lifecycle activities. The role leads technical staff who administer information systems and associated classified networks, and works with internal executives, CIDO’s Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters. The position is full-time and on-site in Melbourne, Florida; virtual and telecommute work are not available because of the classified nature of the work. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The manager oversees team performance, professional development, operational execution, and adherence to CIDO standards and procedures. The role also supports prioritization and tracking of work, compliance reporting and documentation, and preparation for scheduled customer inspections. The selected candidate must hold a current, in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance and be able to obtain SAP clearance before a start date can be established; required clearances must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. The stated primary-level salary range is $139,100 to $208,700. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman describes its benefits as including healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, 401(k) matching, health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 5 years of related experience, or a PhD and 2 years of related experience.
Current, in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; the required clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established and maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment.
Experience building and leading an effective and collaborative team.
Willingness to work full-time on-site in Melbourne, Florida; the role does not offer virtual or telecommute options.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph.
ITIL, Agile, CISM, or CISSP certification.
Current DoD 8570 Level 2 certification, such as Security+ CE.
Experience and familiarity with compute infrastructure, including virtualization, networking, data center architecture, or systems administration.
Experience managing technical teams.
Experience implementing JSIG or RMF cybersecurity-related compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead technical staff performing direct administration of information systems and associated classified networks.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for aspiring managers and new leaders.
Work with internal key executives, the CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters, coordinating between organizations as needed.
Foster individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization.
Encourage high-performance habits through regular check-ins, clear expectations, and recognition of achievements.
Oversee rollout and day-to-day enforcement of CIDO standards, policies, and procedures within the team.
Lead execution of assigned initiatives and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
Maintain and update tools such as ticketing and project-tracking systems to provide leadership with real-time visibility into work status.
Help prioritize tasks based on risk, impact, and resource availability, escalating issues when necessary.
Identify skill gaps and coordinate relevant training or certification opportunities.
Conduct periodic compliance checks and report deviations to senior management.
Gather organizational metrics, such as incident response time and patch compliance, and prepare routine status reports.
Support preparation of compliance documentation required by government regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduled customer inspections, preparing artifacts and ensuring team readiness.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Flexible work arrangements are mentioned generally, although this specific position is on-site with no virtual or telecommute options.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
9/80 work schedule.
401(k) matching program.
Health insurance coverage and healthcare.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.