Cybersecurity Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman's Chief Information and Data Office has an opening in its Classified Solutions group for a Cybersecurity Manager to lead a diverse team of Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) across multiple programs and efforts.  This position will be located in Linthicum, MD, and will require the selected candidate to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum campus.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical. The candidate must be able to collaborate within and across technical teams as well as other disciplines to accomplish the required goals of system security & compliance while supporting dynamic program milestones and deliveries. The successful candidate will be committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience (with at least 5 of those years focused in Information Systems Security), or a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience (with at least 3 of those years focused in Information Systems Security).

• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date that was completed within the last 5 years, in order to be considered; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

• Must have work experience in the following: DoD Collateral Programs, DoD Special Access Programs (DoD SAP), and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.

• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.

• Applicable working knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance; NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-137, JSIG.

• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAM Level III security certification (e.g., CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CISSP); the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.

• Master's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or similar STEM related discipline, to include prior experience as an ISSM with RMF.

• Prior experience in a systems administrator or similar technical role.

• Experience with leading large-scale networks and an understanding of or experience in Agile, CI/CD, and/or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

• Prior leadership or management experience with technical teams.

• Experience with the development and implementation of security policies and procedures compliant with DoD regulations, and setting cybersecurity strategy.

• Diverse classified information systems security/information assurance background.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to communicate complex security issues to stakeholders and make informed decisions under pressure.

• Prior experience communicating with internal and external customers and program leadership.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.