Manager Cybersecurity 1

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

6d•$115,500 - $173,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Manager Cybersecurity 1 to lead Information System Security Professionals. The role requires a diverse background in classified information system security. The selected candidate will work on-site full-time at the company’s Linthicum, Maryland campus; remote and telecommuting work are not available. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance at minimum, eligibility for Special Access Program access, and travel approximately 10% of the time. The manager will oversee cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave; managing program controls and Assessment and Authorization activities; implementing government security policy; conducting security analyses and formal Security Test and Evaluation activities; documenting results and corrective actions; and reviewing system audits. The role also includes team development and performance management, ensuring adherence to company policies, and coordinating significant technical matters with executives, program management, and customers. The stated primary-level salary range is $115,500 to $173,300. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. The company describes benefits including healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, a 401(k) matching program, health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant Information Technology experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
Active U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance at minimum, with a closed investigation completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs before a start date can be established and maintain the required access as a condition of continued employment.
Experience with Windows domains, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), policies, and permissions.
U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level I certification or equivalent, such as Security+ CE, or higher; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Willingness to work on-site full-time at the Linthicum, Maryland campus; no virtual or telecommuting option is available.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity-related compliance frameworks.
Previous experience leading a team of 5–12 employees.
Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
Experience interacting within a distributed team environment.
Strong team-building and collaboration skills.
Prior information systems management experience.
Professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to build diverse and inclusive teams with engaged team members.
Mentoring and coaching skills.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize concurrent program and functional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave.
Establish and oversee program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
Lead implementation of required government policies, including DAAG, JSIG, and ICDs; develop process-tailoring recommendations and manage the documentation and execution of process activities.
Analyze and validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation activities, including preparation, participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
Document A&A and inspection results, technical or corrective actions, and coordinate responses with the security team for submission to the appropriate authority.
Conduct periodic comprehensive reviews of system audits and ensure corrective actions are resolved.
Foster individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization.
Ensure the team follows Northrop Grumman policies and procedures and that supporting information is accurate and complete.
Interact with internal executives, the CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Flexible work arrangements are mentioned, although this position specifically requires on-site work and does not offer virtual or telecommuting options.
Learning opportunities.
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Friendly team environment.
Healthcare and health insurance coverage.
9/80 work schedule.
401(k) matching program.
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 discretionary bonuses.