Manager Cybersecurity 2 - Active Polygraph Required

About the role

Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions team is seeking a Manager Cybersecurity 2 to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our McClellan, CA location. In this role you will lead and manage an integrated IT and Cybersecurity team, overseeing performance and execution of the Classified Solutions statement of work, and collaborating with CIDO and program leaders to ensure consistent service delivery across the portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a clear focus on execution and program enablement, be comfortable with accountability at both the strategic and leadership levels, and be familiar with key IT technology solutions, as well as Cybersecurity best practices to include JSIG and RMF compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cybersecurity programs of all assigned information systems and execute all cybersecurity-related tasks.
• Interface with internal and external customers at all levels to interpret requirements and provide guidance on company and customer cybersecurity-related governance documentation, and report deviations to executive management.
• 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.
• Translate senior‑level IT and cybersecurity strategies into detailed work plans.
• Oversee the rollout and day‑to‑day enforcement of cybersecurity and IT 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) so leadership has real‑time 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.
• 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.
• Provide timely responses to inspection findings and track remediation actions.
• Work closely with peers in Classified Solutions and other NG sectors to exchange relevant threat intelligence and best practices.
• Supervise a defined group of IT and cybersecurity staff, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for managers and new leaders.
• Identify skills needed and provide training to meet requirements.
• Interact with internal key executives, CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 6 years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application, current and within scope; must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Active U.S. Government Full Scope Polygraph at time of application, current and within scope; must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Must meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Manager Cybersecurity 2 – Security+; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment; maintaining the required SAP/SAR clearance will also be a condition of continued employment.
• 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 McClellan, CA campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or an information technology related field.
• ITIL, Agile, CISM, or CISSP certification.
• Demonstratable management and leadership experience.
• Experience and familiarity with IT infrastructure (i.e., virtualization, networking, datacenter architecture, or systems administration).
• Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.
• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Prior experience communicating with customer and program leadership and/or security oversight authorities.

Pay & benefits

• Salary range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00
• Discretionary bonus in addition to base pay; annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
• 9/80 work schedule and a great 401k matching program.

Schedule

• Work on-site, full-time at McClellan, CA campus; no virtual or telecommute options.
• Travel required: 10% of the time.