Cyber Systems Engineering Manager - Lead & Develop Talent

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information and Digital Office team seeks a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering to lead a team of cyber systems engineers and align cyber engineering with program needs at Palmdale, CA. This on-site, full-time role focuses on talent development, performance management, and delivering secure architectures and RMF/ATO activities.

You will collaborate with Program Management and IPT leads, oversee budgets and staffing, and drive process improvements to sustain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required with 7+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Current, in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance or enrollment in U.S. government clearance program within last 6 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cyber systems engineers, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Own performance management for direct reports: goal setting, quarterly reviews, compensation input, and promotion recommendations.
• Drive talent development through targeted training, mentoring, stretch assignments, and succession planning.
• Foster an inclusive, high-engagement culture with mission focus and continual improvement.
• Allocate and manage resources to support multiple programs across development, production, and sustainment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cyber systems engineering

Program management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information and Digital Office team seeks a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering to lead a team of cyber systems engineers and align cyber engineering with program needs at Palmdale, CA. This on-site, full-time role focuses on talent development, performance management, and delivering secure architectures and RMF/ATO activities.

You will collaborate with Program Management and IPT leads, oversee budgets and staffing, and drive process improvements to sustain