RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim 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.

The Cyber Software Engineering Manager 1 will support the Tampa site programs in developing and managing program activities across various active projects / programs.

The work is unique, challenging and rewarding. Most of all, it is work that makes a difference.

The functional manager will lead a team working within the Tampa Engineering & Sciences (E&S) department. The successful candidate will lead direct report employees to accomplish organizational goals, deliver program results, and align with company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and compensation, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary. The manager is responsible for periodic review, update, and definition of technical process documents.

The manager will be expected to provide and perform cyber software engineering technical support. It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between technical and functional management duties will be on average approximately 80% technical / 20% functional. The direct program support may include technical activities such as IPT leadership and/or any other appropriate technical function.

Functional management responsibilities include staffing support/allocation, performance and compensation management, and career goals development.

• Supporting engineering execution to include systems design, development, test/integration, and deployment/sustainment activities.

• Accountable to stakeholders and program managers for project status reviews, impediments / roadblock resolution, and the overall engineering / product quality execution.

• Partnering with the program management office to ensure successful execution while accounting for cost, schedule, and resources management targets.

• Providing leadership to the team to ensure that best practices as well as the applicable engineering processes and procedures are fully and adequately implemented.

• Supporting the implementation of sustainable continuous improvement.

• Supporting the development and implementation of a critical skills growth strategy focused on building world class execution teams.

The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, quick response, work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and possess the ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple teams across all technical levels. The candidate must be able to lead the way to maintain and develop creative solutions to complex problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required

• Interim Top Secret security clearance. The ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required to maintain continued employment.

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree

• Supporting the development and implementation of a critical skills growth strategy focused on building world class execution teams.

• Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems

• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching

• Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders

• Proven experience in the following areas:

Source code management using GIT or similar tools

• Leading application deployments to diverse infrastructure using SDLC process

• Leading the implementation of test frameworks & security compliance reports on codebases

• Secure coding practices, vulnerability scanning, and compliance frameworks (OWASP, SAST/DAST tools, PCI-DSS, HIPPA, STIG) to embed security into the development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance

• Experience leading software engineering teams of 6 or more.

• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:

Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript, C/C++, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible).

• Multiple Linux distributions with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu

• Virtual infrastructure: Ability to design, deploy, manage, maintain, and upgrade VMware v Center, ESXi, NSX-T, Horizon VDI environments, and Tanzu Kubernetes Grid

• PKI/TLS security requirements and best practices

• Container management using CLI tools like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Compose, and systemd

• System Build Automation (Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Tower, Red Hat Automation Controller) and PostgreSQL to include understanding of various Ansible Modules and Ansible debugging

• Multi-threaded software applications programming

• Networking concepts like IP, TCP, UDP, port binding, NAT, layer 3, firewalls and analysis of live traffic using tools like tcpdump or Wireshark

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has over 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

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.