IT Systems Engineering Manager 1 (Active TS/SCI clearance)

Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 1 to lead a team of highly skilled technical professionals supporting cutting-edge defense and security systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with functional people management, contributing directly to mission-critical programs while developing and supporting engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Functional Management (20%)

• Support staffing strategy and requisition planning in collaboration with hiring teams.
• Conduct candidate selection, conduct interviews, and approve hiring decisions.
• Manage career development, goal-setting, performance reviews, and merit planning for direct reports.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and discipline when needed, to support team growth and performance.
• Facilitate access to tools, hardware, and resources needed for employee success.
• Deliver regular organizational updates and represent leadership across programs and teams.

Technical Program Support (80%)

• Lead engineering teams in the design, integration, and maintenance of enterprise-level cyber systems.
• Drive technical execution using best practices in secure development, automation, and network design.
• Contribute to DevOps strategy and process improvement initiatives across environments.
• Maintains critical external customer contact to understand their technical needs.
• Manage Cost Account Management (CAM) and Risk Management activities, where applicable.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to ensure optimized resource allocation and mission alignment.
• Support deployment pipelines using the Atlassian suite and other CI/CD toolsets.
• Drive automation and improve system efficiency through scripting and scheduling tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 4 years of experience, or 10 years of progressive related experience would be considered with a High School Diploma. (An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• 1+ year of experience leading technical projects or teams with schedule accountability.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a government TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise architectures including Windows Server, RHEL, virtualization, and storage technologies.
• Working knowledge of containerization, automation, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Hands-on experience with networking technologies from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, F5, and Ciena.
• Ability to create and interpret network architecture and configuration diagrams using commercial tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Agile environments and familiarity with DevSecOps principles.
• Prior success in recruiting and developing engineering teams.
• Broad technical background across IT/OT, software development, CI/CD, Containerization, and Cyber Security.
• Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems.
• Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A., or related).
• Active Top Secret clearance strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life and Disability coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition and Educational Assistance

Wellness programs and Employee Assistance resources

Exclusive discounts and perks for employees

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00The 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.

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.