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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 1 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $190,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1a0d55bd311bed12a596b6acafe503c1/eaa ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of technical experience in any combination of Systems Engineering, or a related engineering field, or a Master's degree in a STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD and 1 years of related engineering experience. Able to work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change. Experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule, cost and scope. Project management skills and a proven ability to follow through with commitments. Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement and organizational skills. Strong people skills are required to guide the team in individual job performance and career development. Solid understanding of Cloud Technologies and IT Computing Environments Solid understanding of Network architecture and technologies Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs. Must have active in-scope Government Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of System Engineering experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously. Previous functional management experience leading a team of Software, Network, or Systems engineers or technical leadership experience on GMD/GWS for at least 2 years or more is highly preferred. Previous experience as a Technical Lead in Cyber Systems Engineering or Project Manager or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution. DoD 8570/8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CySA+,GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) preferred Knowledge of the Agile development process ## Description The position is in Huntsville, AL and requires 100% on-site support. This is an Engineering Section Manager role on the MDS BU GWS program requiring an average of 20% of the successful candidate's effort and will be coupled with 80% technical responsibilities on the program. This is a dual-role manager position, involving balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a technical group of 10-12 engineers and/or interns as well as performing direct work on a program(s) / proposal(s). The selected candidate will spend ~20% of their time on support of the engineering organization and ~80% of their time on technical direct work. The time split may fluctuate throughout the year, especially during surge recruiting and rotation months. The management indirect responsibilities involve organizational administrative activities and helping their employees' performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program responsibilities include mission and tactical engineering, system architecture development, requirements development/management, IT system design/analysis, IPT/product owner leadership, or other appropriate technical functions., Oversight of product team staffing, employee development, and continual improvement of engineering practices. Support senior managers in executing the strategy to motivate and to ensure a highly performing engineering team. This includes the use of Development Plans, stretch assignments, 1:1 feedback, coaching, training and other tools. People leadership for an engineering IT organization, to include performance management, employee engagement and recognition. Manage the workload of the employees and balance employee needs with business goals. Maintains assigned Northrop Grumman engineering processes, Continues Improvement initiatives and drives technical excellence by ensuring team output meets technical standards. Apply sound engineering principles and ensure compliance with all command media processes and standards in our technical solutions. Provide proposal input and review proposal content for both internal and external customers. 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