Manager Industrial Security​/FSO - R10215282

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Manager Industrial Security/FSO - R

San Diego, CA

Relocation assistance may be available

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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 only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced and organized Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Security Manager 1 to join our team in San Diego, CA. This role will serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Security Manager and will manage the company’s industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and related federal regulations. The FSO will ensure that all classified information is properly safeguarded, personnel security clearances are maintained, and the facility remains compliant with government security requirements.

This role requires oversight of all security operations, including physical security, personnel security, and visitor control.

The FSO/Security Manager will be the primary security liaison between Northrop Grumman and the government customer. The selected candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with program management, program personnel, cyber security personnel, external security professionals, and contract security personnel. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of NISP regulations, experience with DISS, NISS, and the ability to guide and train staff in security protocols.

This position also includes Emergency Preparedness / Contingency Planning responsibilities.

This position is an on-site position and reports to the site Security Manager. The selected candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with leadership, program personnel, security professionals, and other functional personnel. The candidate will participate in business development activities and plan security support for future projects.

This position is responsible for leadership and management of a team of security professionals. Excellent, positive communication, an ability to foster and maintain an open and inclusive work environment, and providing strong, positive, supportive leadership is critical to success in this role.

This position also represents Northrop Grumman with an array of critical U.S. government organizations, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), and ensures that the Rancho Carmel security team maintains a strong security compliance program. The selected candidate will direct activities that support a top‑tier security program in the DoD collateral environments and will provide guidance to assure compliance with applicable National Industrial Security Program and other security requirements.

• Manage the company’s industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM and related federal regulations.
• Safeguard all classified information and maintain personnel security clearances.
• Ensure facility compliance with government security requirements.
• Oversee all security operations, including physical security, personnel security, and visitor control.
• Serve as the primary security liaison between Northrop Grumman and the government customer.
• Collaborate with program management, cyber security personnel, external security professionals, and contract security personnel.
• Guide and train staff in security protocols and NISP regulations.
• Lead emergency preparedness and contingency…