Industrial Security Leader - Product Security & Compliance

Avantor; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Carpinteria, CA is seeking an Industrial Security Director / Head of Product Security to oversee our security programs and lead the security organization supporting our aerospace and defense activities. The role reports to executive leadership and requires U.S.

citizenship with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and strong collaboration with customers and suppliers. The successful candidate will implement policies, guide program deployments, and manage security incidents while fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Legal Studies, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity with 12 years of Industrial Security or related experience, or graduate degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Detailed knowledge of NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117, NIST SP 800-53/171, DFARS.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement security policies aligned with corporate and government requirements.
• Lead and develop the security team; advise executive leadership and partners on security risk and compliance.
• Coordinate investigations and security program improvements; liaison with law enforcement, government, and customers.

Job description

Avantor in Carpinteria, CA is seeking an Industrial Security Director / Head of Product Security to oversee our security programs and lead the security organization supporting our aerospace and defense activities. The role reports to executive leadership and requires U.S.

citizenship with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and strong collaboration with customers and suppliers. The successful candidate will implement policies, guide program deployments, and manage security incidents while fostering a