Manager Cybersecurity 1

The Manager Cybersecurity 1 role at Northrop Grumman supports classified cybersecurity missions within a secure enclave. This on-site, full-time position in Rolling Meadows, IL leads a team of Information System Security Professionals and coordinates security compliance, testing, and authorization activities required for government systems.

Role Overview

Lead cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks operating within a secure enclave. The role includes establishing and managing program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), ensuring required government policy compliance, and managing formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) efforts through pre-test preparation, test participation, result analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals performing system and network assessments within a secure enclave.
• Establish and oversee strict program control processes to mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A), including process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Lead implementation of required government policy (DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) to ensure compliance.
• Develop process tailoring recommendations and manage documentation and execution of process activities.
• Perform analyses to validate security requirements and recommend additional safeguards and requirements.
• Lead formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities required by government accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparations, test participation, analysis of results, and preparation of required reports.
• Document A&A and inspection results, including technical or corrective actions, and coordinate with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of each system’s audits and ensure corrective actions are fully resolved.
• Support team development and performance management, emphasizing individual growth, teamwork, communication, and financial management and utilization.
• Ensure team compliance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures by maintaining accurate and complete information.
• Coordinate significant technical matters with internal executives, the CIDO Program Management Office, and customers.

Requirements

• Education and experience: Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience.
• Security clearance: Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Ongoing clearance: The required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• 8140 requirement: Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an Information System Security Manager - Security+; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Special Access Programs: Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CISSP certification.
• Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.

Work Model, Location, and Travel

• Location: Rolling Meadows, IL (onsite)
• Work schedule: On-site, full-time
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Virtual/telecommute: Not available due to the classified nature of the work

Compensation

• Primary salary range: USD 115,500 - 173,300 per year
• Additional compensation: Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may apply.
• Bonuses: Annual bonuses may reward individual contributions and company results sharing.
• Long-term incentives: Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Exceptional learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Very friendly team environment
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare
• 9/80 work schedule
• Great 401k matching program
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

• Yes
• Clearance type: Interim Top Secret

Application Timeline

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and qualified candidate availability.