Manager Cybersecurity 1

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to direct a team responsible for securing systems within a classified environment. The role supervises assessments, risk mitigation, and government policy implementation for compliance, with a focus on secure enclave operations.

The candidate will coordinate across programs, interact with executives, and ensure adherence to policy, documentation, and audit requirements, while supporting development of a diverse, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance required.
• Experience with Windows domains, AD, GPOs, and permissions.
• Experience with RMF or cybersecurity-related compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave.
• Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system A&A.
• Lead the implementation of government policy (DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) to ensure compliance.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional safeguards.
• Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by government authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy (GPOs)

Permissions management

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave.
• Establish and 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.
• Lead the implementation of required government policy (i.e., DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) to ensure compliance. Develop process tailoring recommendations and manage the documentation and execution of process activities.
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
• Document the results of A&A activities, and inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions and work collectively with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
• Periodically conduct comprehensive reviews of each system's audits and ensure that all corrective actions are fully resolved.
• Foster an environment for individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization.
• Ensure the team follows Northrop Grumman’s policies and procedures, making sure that all information is accurate and complete in support of those policies and procedures.
• Interact with internal key executives, CIDO Program Management Office and customers on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

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, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant Information Technology experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) before a start date can be established; the required SAP clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Experience with Windows domains, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.
• U.S. Government 8140 IAM Level I certification or equivalent (ex: Security+ CE) or greater; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.
• Previous experience leading a team of 5-12 employees.
• Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
• Proven interaction within a distributed team environment.
• Demonstrated strong team building/collaboration skills.
• Prior experience in information systems management.
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members.
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,500.00 - $173,300.00

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.

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and 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.

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