Manager Systems Administration 1
United States-Florida-Tampa$95k–$143kPosted Jul 23, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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 Information Systems 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 systems administrative support to the team. 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 operational execution to include network administrator coordination, deployment/sustainment activities, and development/adherence of policies and standards.
* Accountable to stakeholders and program managers for project status reviews, impediments / roadblock resolution, and the overall 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 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
* Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
* 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree
* Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems
* Strong...