Top Secret Security Compliance Leader (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Relocation assistance not provided

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 to lead sector‑wide security policy development, training, and compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams, customers, and partners to standardize procedures across locations, manage the Space Sector IRT activities, and drive security improvements including automation.

You will oversee destruction, incident reporting, and education efforts while mentoring security staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience and leadership.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance required.
• DoD and NISPOM knowledge and security program experience.
• Experience managing security teams and cross‑functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and enforce sector‑wide security policies and training.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead IRT scheduling, destruction processes, and incident reporting.
• Develop templates, checklists, and briefings for consistency.
• Mentor security professionals and drive automation in workflows.
• Collaborate with customers and partners on security priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Security compliance

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience

Master’s degree with 6 years of experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3 to lead sector‑wide security policy development, training, and compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams, customers, and partners to standardize procedures across locations, manage the Space Sector IRT activities, and drive security improvements including automation.

You will oversee destruction, incident reporting, and education efforts while mentoring security staff.