Manager Industrial Security 2
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Industrial Security 2 to support a program portfolio under our Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) business area as it relates to all applicable classified federal, contractual, customer and company requirements. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: directly manage and supervise a team of CSSOs in support of fast-paced, high-profile programs; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Routinely support new business pursuits and classified solicitation activities. Provide supervision and management to multiple direct reports, establish goals, and monitor performance. Provide tailored developmental mentoring and training to personnel as needed. Support staffing initiatives to grow and synergize the team. Experience in program security management, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC, cyber, etc.). Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to company operations. Obtains rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies. Prepares manuals outlining regulations, and establishes procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records, and for granting personnel and visitor’s access to restricted records and materials. Conducts security education classes and related briefings. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken. Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, JSIG RMF, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures.
Basic Qualifications
Current Active Top Secret clearance with ability to meet enhanced security requirements and obtain/maintain SAP eligibility and access. In-scope investigation (T5, T5R, SSBI, SBPR, PPR) completed within last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) program. 8+ Years of CSSO, Industrial Security or relevant experience with Bachelors; or 6+ Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree. Experience with DODM 5205.07 and ICD 705 Tech Spec. Experience utilizing DISS Experience mentoring and training junior and mid-level personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Management and Supervisory experience. Prior compartmentalized security (SAP or SCI) experience. CDSE Industrial Security Training, Intro to SAP, SAP Compliance, SAP Mid-Level, etc. Industrial Security Professional Certifications - SPeD SFPC, NCMS ISP, etc. Experience with customer high side networks to include CV2, CORE, CNET, JADE, ASCEND, SIC, etc. Experience supporting classified solicitation activities (BAA, CAA, RFI, RFP, etc.) and generating tailored proposal responses and BOE’s. OPSEC and Program Protection (P2)