Industrial Security Manager - Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

7d•$152,300 - $228,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Industrial Security Manager – Level 3, located in Linthicum, MD. This position is 100% onsite and requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance. The role involves overseeing all security activities and operations across multiple geographically dispersed locations, guiding both briefed and non-briefed personnel, and interfacing with internal and external leadership. The successful candidate will coordinate with a team of security professionals, ensure compliance with government regulations and company requirements, drive excellence in security milestones across DoD, SAP, and SCI disciplines, maintain program security metrics, and manage competing priorities. This role is responsible for developing, administering, and continuously improving security programs and procedures for classified and proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time
Minimum of two years of management, supervisory, or other demonstrated leadership experience
In‑depth knowledge of: 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), Joint Air Force, Army, and Navy (JAFAN) publications, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), DoD manuals and other related security requirements

Nice To Haves

Current Polygraph
Experience in managing Industrial Security programs and teams
Experience in managing geographically disbursed teams – both direct reports and matrixed employees
Ability to execute Security and Program Management concepts

Responsibilities

Study, interpret, and implement federal security regulations that apply to company operations
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations from government agencies to support compliance with applicable regulations
Prepare manuals outlining security regulations and establish procedures for handling, storing, and maintaining records
Manage access control, granting personnel and visitors access to restricted documents, materials, and areas in accordance with approved procedures
Plan and oversee internal security reviews and audits
Investigate potential and confirmed security violations and prepare reports specifying corrective and preventive actions
Provide direction and guidance to security team members in executing their assigned scope of work
Support team members’ professional development and growth through coaching, feedback, and development planning
Lead a team of security professionals, consistently modeling the leadership characteristics expected of all employees within the organization
Promote employee engagement across the team and foster a positive, inclusive work environment
Collaborate across programs and functions within the organization to ensure integrated, consistent security execution
Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development support to security professionals at all levels
Develop and implement security standards and procedures across the program, aligned with enterprise requirements
Ensure all program security performance objectives, milestones, and deliverables are met
Manage security compliance and operations across multiple functional areas, including Physical Security (PHYSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), Contract Security, Investigations, and Document Control Management
Ensure ethical conduct and balanced results, with a focus on partner and customer satisfaction
Respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Build collaborative, high‑performing teams and strong customer trust
Communicate clearly, champion excellence, and embrace change in a dynamic environment
Other duties as assigned