Manager Industrial Security 3

Northrop Grumman•Falls Church, VA

1d•$159,500 - $239,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Corporate is seeking a Manager of Industrial Security 3 with Security Operations knowledge, skills, and experience to support Enterprise initiatives focused on Physical Security Services, Infrastructure, and Technology. This position reports directly to the NG Corporate Security Director and is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Falls Church, VA. The role will focus on strategic oversight, integration, and advancement of Physical Security Services, Infrastructure and Technology. Together with functional and company stakeholders help drive standardization, cost‑effective solutions, and innovative technology integration while managing risk and identifying opportunity across the organization. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on security experience with strong project‑management skills, and the ability to collaborate across a variety of functional departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of security experience OR Master’s degree with 8 years of security experience OR Associate’s degree with 12 years of security experience OR High School Diploma and 14 years of security experience
Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) and must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, SCI level access as a condition of continued employment
Program management experience, including budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning
Knowledge of access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection, badge issuance platforms, and perimeter hardening methods
Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary security projects from concept through completion
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present technical findings to non‑technical executives

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with Uniformed Officer Enterprise Contract Management
Understanding of IT/OT systems, frameworks, risks, and vulnerabilities
Proficiency in security management software (e.g., Genetec, Lenel, Avigilon)
Ability to conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for both physical and cyber‑physical interfaces
Professional certifications, including PPS (Physical Protection Specialist) or CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or similar
Experience with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Working knowledge of LEED or other sustainable building standards as they relate to security design

Responsibilities

Assist with managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service‑level agreements to maintain affordable, high‑quality security services
Prepare and present regular status reports, KPI dashboards, and executive briefings on security service performance and health
Identify emerging technologies, tools, and vendors. Assist in establishing business cases to enable organizational vision and execution
Develop and align comprehensive strategies and technology road maps to achieve incremental progress in support of organizational goals
Partner with cross functional stakeholders to integrate and implement security solutions, including with the Chief Data and Information Office for identify management and the role of credentials/badges in the workplace
Assist with the development of employee and visitor security centric processes focused on positive user experience (repeatability, ease of use, self-service)
Establish partnerships with government and industry stakeholders to exchange best practices and threat intelligence
Serve as the focal point for a matrixed geographically dispersed team to ensure corporate governance and consistency of execution company wide
Support to building physical security programs, processes, and procedures including emergency response, crisis management, executive protection, and visitor management