Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 1 Full Time

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber security, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. 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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

You will be managing a team of engineers that will consist of individual contributors and other managers supporting the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) Modeling and Simulation Software (MSS) Task Order for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). As a manager you will be spending upwards of 20% of normal work week provided coaching, mentorship, administrative direction, and support for a team of engineers. Specifically, you will be

• Managing a team of 8-10 direct reports
• Supporting the SWDC program through staffing, recruiting and managing attrition
• Managing your team and sub-teams if applicable, through performance management such as performance review, and compensation analysis.
• Supporting the career development of your direct reports.
• Interacting with SWDC program leadership on technical matters, resource planning and providing guidance through engineering execution.
• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with Cyber Systems Engineers.
• Acts as cyber technical lead for both classified and unclassified networks
• Periodically conduct a complete review of each system’s audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Internal team champion and mentor for high assurance development methodologies and robust documentation.
• Lead Proof of Concept feature development with opportunities to present research to our customers.
• Provide redlines to engineers and feedback to senior leadership and the customer

We are looking for candidates who are self-starters and who take ownership. The candidate must demonstrate customer intimacy and experience as an engineering leader.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years Information Systems Security experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of Information Systems Security experience a required
• Must have a DoD 8570 IAM level II (or higher) security certification (examples: CISM, GSLC, CCISO, or CISSP)
• Must already possess at least an active DoD Secret clearance
• Prior technical leadership (SW lead, test lead, product owner, scrum master, etc.)
• Experience making hiring decisions
• Experience conducting disciplinary actions

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or similar STEM related discipline, to include 4 years of ISSO/ISSM experience with RMF
• Previous experience supporting a SIPRNet environment is highly desired
• Diverse classified information systems security / information assurance background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience communicating with customer and program leadership
• Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development preferred

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Salary Range: $115,000.00 – $172,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

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