Manager Cybersecurity 2

The Manager Cybersecurity 2 role leads a team of Information System Security Professionals on classified systems in Huntsville, Alabama (onsite), overseeing assessment and authorization, policy implementation, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for managers and new leaders.
• Identify skills needed and provide training to meet requirements.
• Establish and oversee strict program control processes that mitigate risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A&A). This includes process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits.
• Lead the implementation of required government policy (i.e., DAAG, JSIG, ICDs) to ensure compliance. Develop process tailoring recommendations and manage the documentation and execution of process activities.
• Foster an environment for individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization.
• Ensure the team follows Northrop Grumman’s policies and procedures, ensuring all information is accurate and complete in support of those policies and procedures.
• Interact with internal executives, the CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters requiring coordination across organizations.
• Ensure all environments remain compliant while related systems and networks obtain and retain formal accreditation authorizations from the appropriate government agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience; 5 years with a Master's; 2 years with a PhD. In lieu of a Bachelor's, an additional 11 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance at minimum, including a closed investigation date within the last 6 years or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph clearance.
• ITIL, Agile, CISM, or CISSP certification.
• Experience managing cybersecurity teams.
• Experience implementing RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Long Term Incentives
• Annual bonuses

Relocation Assistance

• No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required for Start

Yes

Clearance Type

Secret

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide, today and for the future. The company emphasizes a bold, pioneering spirit and seeks individuals with innovative ideas and the courage to pursue them in collaboration with cross‑disciplinary teams to advance technology and national security objectives.

Compensation Overview

• Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00
• The salary range serves as a general guideline; final offers depend on the scope of the role, responsibilities, and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.