Cyber Systems Engineering Leader

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Cyber System Engineering Manager 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical performance in a classified program environment.

You will guide cyber systems engineering across multiple programs, ensuring timely, high-quality deliveries and strong stakeholder collaboration. You will work on determining cyber architecture changes, supporting RMF artifacts, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership across multi-discipline teams.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in systems engineering lifecycle activities (requirements, design, integration).
• Background in cyber systems engineering and RMF/DoD processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cyber systems engineers across programs.
• Ensure cybersecurity standards and guidance are met (CNSSI, DoD 8570/8510, AFI 17-101).
• Develop and document engineering processes with traceability to requirements.
• Collaborate with program management and customers to meet milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

IBM DOORS

MBSE

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Cyber System Engineering Manager 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical performance in a classified program environment.

You will guide cyber systems engineering across multiple programs, ensuring timely, high-quality deliveries and strong stakeholder collaboration. You will work on determining cyber architecture changes, supporting RMF artifacts, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.