Cybersecurity Manager 1 On-Site TS Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Cybersecurity 1 to lead a team of ISSEs at our Rolling Meadows, IL facility. The role requires a Top Secret security clearance and on-site work.

You will drive risk management, security testing, and compliance with government policies while coordinating with executives and customers. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and strong technical governance across multi-domain security programs, with competitive benefits and a focus on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or Bachelor’s with 5 years experience.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance or enrolled in CE Program to be considered.
• Meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an Information System Security Manager - Security+; certification must be maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks in a secure enclave.
• Oversee risk mitigation, security certification testing, and audits.
• Implement government policy (DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) for compliance.
• Develop process tailoring recommendations and document activities.
• Conduct Security Test and Evaluation with government authorities and report results.
• Coordinate with security teams and executives on critical technical matters.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Top Secret clearance

Security+ (DoD 8140)

CISSP certification

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

RMF

A&A processes

DoD 8140 policies

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Cybersecurity 1 to lead a team of ISSEs at our Rolling Meadows, IL facility. The role requires a Top Secret security clearance and on-site work.

You will drive risk management, security testing, and compliance with government policies while coordinating with executives and customers. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and strong technical governance across multi-domain security programs, with competitive benefits and a focus on