Systems Security Engineering Mgr. 2 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons has an opening for a Systems Security Engineering Manager 2, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be in Northridge, CA.

The candidate selected for this position will have a dual role performing as a technical leader/contributor in the field of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) as well as a functional manager.  As a manager, the successful candidate will have responsibility for supporting direct reports with staffing assignments, knowledge transfer, training, educational reimbursement, and the Workday performance management lifecycle (goal planning, quarterly reviews). The candidate will report to the Systems Engineering Director and receive assignments through communication with the AW Program Directorate in collaboration with the AW Engineering Directorate.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA.

Roles and responsibilities:

A successful candidate will have the qualities and essential functional expertise to:

• Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth. Ensure staff receive the appropriate training and skill development opportunities to be successful in their roles.

• Collaborate with peer Department Managers and the Director to develop a strategy for organizational growth and retention.

• Take lead responsibility for departmental performance ensuring deliverables meet technical quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

• Develop plans to resolve SSE issues, communicate the plan, and advise Senior Leadership on progress.

• Technically contribute to the design, development, implementation and verification of SSE solutions into AW missile products.

• Apply sound engineering principles, metrics, and ensure compliance with all published processes and standards in SSE solutions.

• Recommend use of tools and technologies to ensure alignment to operational initiatives.

• Actively participate in process improvement and process corrective action boards/groups.

• Provide resources for proposals; participate in proposal writing as needed; develop, review, and approve Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed. 

• Work with Engineering Management and Program Management to ensure all programs are adequately and appropriately staffed.

• Be accountable for managing the people, processes, and tools that support the Systems Security engineering team of ~10 engineers.

• Establish annual employee goals and conduct periodic performance appraisals against the goals.

• Manage hiring activities, including creating job requisitions, recruiting, interviewing, and making hiring decisions in a group that is in the process of expanding.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related experience, or Master’s with 6 years related experience, or PhD with 4 years related experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM field.

• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.

• Experience leading and contributing to the development of SSE solutions for weapons systems.

• Experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition of requirements, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and verification.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in systems engineering.

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering and Software Engineering processes and milestones; understanding of the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process. Able to work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change.

• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity/anti-tamper-related experience.

• Prior people management experience.

• U.S Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the defense industry on weapon systems.

• Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.

• Familiarity with Embedded Software, Anti-Tamper, Information Assurance/Cyber-Security, or other Program Protection Engineering disciplines.

• Possess a DOD 8570 certification: CompTIA Security+, CISSP or similar.

• Experience in communicating with all levels of peers, management and customers in a methodical, and detailed fashion.

• Prior technical program execution leadership for a team of 10+ SSE personnel.

• Previous functional management experience leading a team of SSE engineers for at least 2 years.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with periodic reinvestigation within the last five (5) years.

*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. 

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Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.