Senior Industrial Security Manager, Top Secret

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 127,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Manager - Level 2 to lead onsite security operations for a classified program portfolio in Linthicum, MD or Fairfax, VA. The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and strong leadership across security disciplines.

The candidate will manage a security team, ensure compliance with DoD and government regulations, and drive security milestones while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams.
• Strong knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM) and ICDs.
• Ability to lead and mentor security professionals across locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Study and implement federal security regulations applicable to operations.
• Obtain rulings and deviations for regulatory compliance from government agencies.
• Prepare manuals and procedures for handling, storage, and access to restricted materials.
• Develop and implement security education programs.
• Oversee internal security audits and investigations into violations.
• Provide direction to security team members and support their development.
• Lead and engage a security team to meet program milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate across teams and ensure security policy compliance across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Industrial Security Manager - Level 2 to lead onsite security operations for a classified program portfolio in Linthicum, MD or Fairfax, VA. The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and strong leadership across security disciplines.

The candidate will manage a security team, ensure compliance with DoD and government regulations, and drive security milestones while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.