Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 2 - Secret

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

Discretionary bonus

401k matching

On-site work in Melbourne, FL

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering to support information system lifecycle activities on-site. This role requires a current Secret clearance and potential SAP clearance.

You will lead a team of technical staff, mentor future leaders, and collaborate with executives and PMO to address complex cybersecurity challenges, ensuring milestones and budgets are met. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic, mission-driven environment within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience.
• Master’s degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• PhD and 2+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of technical staff performing direct administration of Information Systems and associated classified networks.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for aspiring managers and new leaders.
• Interact with internal executives, CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Oversee the rollout and day-to-day enforcement of CIDO standards, policies, and procedures within the team.
• Lead day-to-day execution of assigned initiatives, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Maintain and update tools (e.g., ticketing, project tracking) for real-time leadership visibility into work status.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate relevant training or certification opportunities.
• Assist in prioritizing tasks based on risk, impact, and resource availability.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship and staff development

Interfacing with executives and PMO

Compliance and governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

ITIL Certification

CISSP Certification

DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification

Security+ CE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

DESCRIPTION

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

The Northrop Grumman Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) team is seeking a Manager 2 Cyber Systems Engineering to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead team of technical staff performing direct administration of Information Systems and associated classified networks.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for aspiring managers and new leaders.
• Interact with internal key executives, CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Foster an environment for individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization.
• Encourage high-performance habits through regular check-ins, clear expectations, and recognition of achievements.
• Oversee the rollout and day-to-day enforcement of CIDO standards, policies, and procedures within the team.
• Lead day-to-day execution of assigned initiatives, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Maintain and update tools (e.g., ticketing, project tracking) for real-time leadership visibility into work status.
• Assist in prioritizing tasks based on risk, impact, and resource availability, escalating when necessary.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate relevant training or certification opportunities.
• Conduct periodic compliance checks and report deviations to senior management.
• Gather data for key organizational metrics (e.g., incident response time, patch compliance) and prepare routine status reports.
• Support the preparation of compliance documentation required by government regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for scheduled customer inspections, preparing artifacts and ensuring team readiness.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience OR Master’s degree and 5 years of related experience OR PhD and 2 years of related experience

The selected candidate must have a current, in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Candidate must be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before a start date can be established; maintaining the required SAP clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

Experience building and leading an effective and collaborative team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph
• ITIL, or Agile, or CISM, or CISSP certification
• Current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification, such as Security+ CE
• Experience and familiarity with compute infrastructure (i.e., virtualization, networking, datacenter architecture, or systems administration)
• Experience with managing technical teams
• Experience implementing JSIG or RMF cybersecurity‑related compliance frameworks

BENEFITS & PERKS

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

SALARY

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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

APPLICATION PERIOD

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.

EEO STATEMENT

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT

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

ABOUT US

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.