Senior Industrial Security Manager (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Utah; On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 in Utah to lead sector-wide security policy development and compliance across multiple locations. The role focuses on standardizing procedures, educating staff, and coordinating with internal teams and customers to ensure rigorous security execution.

Responsibilities include driving DoD and government regulation compliance, managing the IRT process, and mentoring security professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years' professional experience including people management.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
• Two years of management or leadership experience.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; knowledge of CFR 32 Part 117, DoD manuals and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, harmonize, and enforce sector-wide security policies, controls, and standard work across programs and locations.
• Document, communicate, and ensure understanding of compliance requirements.
• Translate federal security regulations into standardized procedures and tools.
• Obtain rulings and deviations for regulatory compliance from government agencies and integrate them into training.
• Standardize security manuals and procedures for handling, storing, and maintaining records.
• Coordinate Space Sector IRT tracking and readiness for inspections across sites.
• Standardize destruction processes for secure materials.
• Standardize security incident reporting with tracking and management reporting.
• Develop templates and resources to support consistent execution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers to align security priorities.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate security requirements into program planning.

Skills

Leadership

Security compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CFR 32 Part 117 (NISPOM)

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 in Utah to lead sector-wide security policy development and compliance across multiple locations. The role focuses on standardizing procedures, educating staff, and coordinating with internal teams and customers to ensure rigorous security execution.

Responsibilities include driving DoD and government regulation compliance, managing the IRT process, and mentoring security professionals.