Cyber Systems Engineering Manager — Lead Multi‑Program Security

Northrop Grumman; Maryland; On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Cyber System Engineering Manager 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role blends people leadership with hands-on technical performance across classified programs, requiring on-site presence and collaboration with multiple programs and stakeholders.

The candidate will manage managers and individual contributors, guide staffing, and ensure project delivery on schedule and within budget, while upholding stringent cybersecurity standards and RMF requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years, Master’s degree with 8 years, or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or 14 years of related cyber fields in lieu of a degree.
• Experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Able to obtain and maintain active security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead people and technical performance for cyber systems engineering programs.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and program management for on-site teams.
• Ensure compliance with CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570/8140 and related cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate across engineers and government/customer stakeholders to meet program objectives.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and architecture decisions for secure systems.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity Engineering

Systems Engineering

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Cameo MBSE

IBM DOORs

RMF/ACAS tooling

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Cyber System Engineering Manager 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role blends people leadership with hands-on technical performance across classified programs, requiring on-site presence and collaboration with multiple programs and stakeholders.

The candidate will manage managers and individual contributors, guide staffing, and ensure project delivery on schedule and within budget, while upholding stringent cybersecurity standards and RMF requirements.