This review article confronts the escalating complexity inherent in engineering and managing Systems of Systems (SoS), where multiple independent and complex systems coalesce to create a new, more capable whole. The authors argue that while systems engineering has developed architectures for uncertainty, the specialized domain of SoS Engineering (SoSE) still lacks a coherent management framework to keep pace with relentless technological change. Through a comprehensive analysis of SoS literature, the paper establishes a foundational theory: that SoS can be effectively defined by their distinguishing characteristics and, crucially, can be conceptualized as a network of interrelated components. This network perspective allows for the adaptation of proven "best practices" from network management. Building on this premise, the authors construct a novel SoSE management framework by tailoring the established FCAPS model—which encompasses Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security management—to the unique demands of SoS. The practical application and validity of this proposed framework are then rigorously demonstrated through an in-depth case analysis of a well-documented, real-world SoS: the Integrated Deepwater System, illustrating its utility in guiding better understanding, engineering, and management within the SoSE domain.