Industrial Security Director & Product Security Leader

Avantor; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

NuSil seeks an Industrial Security Director / Head of Product Security to oversee industrial security programs supporting our aerospace and defense silicones business. The role leads a security organization and reports to a member of the executive team.

The position is based in Carpinteria, CA, requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, and demands deep NISPOM, DFARS, and NIST alignment with executive-level collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Extensive knowledge of NISPOM, DFARS, and NIST standards.
• Experience leading security teams and communicating with executives.
• Ability to collaborate with customers, suppliers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement security policies aligned with government requirements.
• Develop and guide program implementation to minimize risks.
• Advise leadership on risk mitigation and compliance needs.
• Coordinate investigations with facilities security and HR.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

DFARS

NIST 800-53/171

Security clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

NuSil seeks an Industrial Security Director / Head of Product Security to oversee industrial security programs supporting our aerospace and defense silicones business. The role leads a security organization and reports to a member of the executive team.

The position is based in Carpinteria, CA, requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, and demands deep NISPOM, DFARS, and NIST alignment with executive-level collaboration.