Manager Computer Systems Analysis 1 - TS/SCI

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a senior IT security leader for a classified environment in East Hartford, CT. The role leads cyber staff and system admins, ensuring strict governance and A&A processes while maintaining secure, multi-domain infrastructure.

The position requires a TS/SCI clearance (polygraph preferred) and a strong background in Windows domains, security controls, and compliance frameworks. On-site work with relocation support where applicable is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's with 5+ years
• Bachelor’s or Master’s with relevant IT leadership experience
• U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570) for IAT Level II
• Experience with Windows domains, Active Directory, GPOs, policies, and permissions
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance (and ability to obtain polygraph)

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Classified Solutions staff of cyber professionals and system admins
• Oversee program control processes for risk mitigation and A&A
• Ensure compliance with DAAG, JSIG, ICDs
• Coordinate across software, firmware, hardware, OS, networks and events
• Maintain multi-user classified servers and networks
• Recommend and implement system enhancements including automation
• Create and maintain SOPs and configuration guides
• Align support with business goals and manage performance metrics
• Produce written reports and deliver briefings to stakeholders
• Interact with vendors to evaluate products and services
• Analyze customer requirements and determine equipment/software needs
• Support customer programs and perform managerial duties

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Windows Active Directory

Governance & compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Position Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our East Hartford, Connecticut location.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Classified Solutions staff of cyber professionals and system admins, desktop techs, and network engineers performing direct administration of Information Systems and associated classified networks.
• Oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Oversee the implementation of required government policy (i.e., DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) to ensure compliance.
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
• Keep multi-user classified servers and networks running reliably (install, patch, upgrade, monitor, configure).
• Recommend and implement system enhancements, to include automation, that will improve the performance of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Lead creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures, and configuration guides.
• Align support activities with business goals, managing performance metrics and adapting resources as needs change.
• Produce clear written reports and deliver oral briefings for all internal stakeholders and external partners, keeping everyone informed of status, risks, and outcomes.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Analyze and make recommendations to internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.
• Support customer programs and perform functional management duties based on business needs and performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with3 years of experience; OR aBachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; OR a total of 7 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Experience with managing a team, or prior leadership experience, is required
• Candidates must meet the U.S.Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Systems Administrator – IAT level II certification at a minimum (examples: Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CCISO)
• Experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions
• Experience with documentation and configuration management as they pertain to governance & compliance and security controls
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance (at a minimum), in order to be considered Candidate must be ability to obtain, and maintain, a Polygraph as a condition of continued employment in this position

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, Security+ CE, and 6 years of Server Administration and Information Security experience to include 1 year of managerial or supervisor experience over a small team of IT professionals in a classified environment
• Prior military experience
• CISSP certification
• Experience and familiarity with IT infrastructure (i.e., virtualization, networking, datacenter architecture or systems administration)
• Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.
• Current recent Polygraph preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,600.00

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• exceptional benefits/healthcare
• a 9/80 work schedule
• a great 401k matching program
• flexible work arrangements
• phenomenal learning opportunities
• exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• a very friendly team environment
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.