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

About the role

Northrop Grumman 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

Annual salary range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

Schedule

Full-time