Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 2 - Melbourne FL

VetJobs • Melbourne, FL

8d • $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 advanced aircraft software development and lab infrastructure. The role is primarily focused on people leadership, talent development, employee engagement and performance, and aligning cyber engineering support with program needs. The manager also oversees technical execution and compliance with NGAS engineering processes.

The selected candidate will work full-time on-site in Melbourne, Florida. Because the work is classified, virtual and telecommute options are not available. A current, in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, and the candidate must obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7 or more years of relevant experience in engineering, computer science, business, or leadership; or a master’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of relevant experience in those areas.
• 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 clearance must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established and maintain it as a condition of continued employment.
• People leadership experience, preferably including performance reviews, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Experience communicating and collaborating across functions, including program management, systems, software, hardware, test, and cyber.
• Experience in cyber systems engineering and/or system administration.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Melbourne, Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or polygraph.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a similar defense environment.
• Hands-on experience with U.S. Government cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF, NIST 800-53, or JSIG.
• Demonstrated success developing, engaging, and retaining talent in a competitive technical labor market.
• Strong influence and change-management skills, with a proven ability to drive process or culture improvements across teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, coach, and provide performance feedback to a team of cyber systems engineers.
• Manage direct reports’ performance, including goal setting, quarterly feedback, compensation input, and promotion and recognition recommendations.
• Develop talent through targeted training, mentoring, stretch assignments, and succession planning.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged culture emphasizing mission focus, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with peer managers on staffing and workforce planning across programs, balancing business needs with employee growth and retention.
• Allocate and manage resources supporting development, production, and sustainment programs.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Chief Engineers, and IPT leads to understand scope, priorities, and requirements.
• Ensure team support for cyber requirements development and allocation, cybersecurity architecture and design input, RMF/ATO support, security controls implementation, cyber risk assessments, threat modeling, mitigations, and integration, test, and verification of cyber requirements.
• Provide management-level oversight of technical work and remove obstacles affecting cost, schedule, or quality.
• Support recruiting and hiring for Cyber Systems Engineering and Project Management roles, including requisitions, interviewing, and selection.
• Manage budgets, training allocations, and team overhead utilization.
• Contribute to Cyber and CIDO functional initiatives, including process improvements, tool deployment, metrics, and culture and engagement activities.
• Provide functional and program leadership with status and metrics on staffing, utilization, performance, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman processes, sector procedures, and applicable security, export, and ethics requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Flexible work arrangements are offered, although this position itself requires on-site work and does not offer virtual or telecommute options.
• Learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• 401(k) matching program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager