Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 by 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.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Manager to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Sunnyvale, 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.

The responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

• 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.
• Conduct periodic compliance checks and report deviations to senior management

• 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 organization

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 Sunnyvale, CA campus.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years or experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of experience; or a PhD with 6 years of experience.
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment.
• The ability to maintain all required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.

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 program leadership and/or security oversight authorities.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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!