Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst
Elkton, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense systems company that offers revolutionary opportunities for its employees. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst who will serve as a Facility Security Officer responsible for overseeing the Industrial Security Program and ensuring compliance with security regulations.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
FSO responsibilities to include supporting multiple CAGE codes
Manage personnel security activities, including clearance processing, visit authorizations, indoctrinations, and debriefings
Conduct and oversee self-inspections, internal assessments, and preparation for DCSA reviews and AA&E reviews
Ensure proper handling, safeguarding, transmission, and accountability of classified information and material
Coordinate required security reporting (e.g., adverse information, security incidents, violations, and suspicious contacts)
Provide security guidance and training to employees, managers, and program teams
Interface with DCSA/ISRs, government customers, and internal leadership
Support implementation of enterprise security initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Maintain accurate security records and documentation in government and company systems
Receives, creates, reviews and interprets security classification guidance of DD-254 forms
Support to physical security (including programming badges, keys, cores, locks, combination changes and administration, working with contract security team, access control, video monitoring, intrusion detection and obtaining approval of approval of restricted and classified areas
Conduct required above ceiling/false floor checks of approved classified areas
Work as point of contact for alarms/response and works closely with the Enterprise Security Control Center (ESCC)
Support Business resiliency and contingency planning for the Crisis Management Team
Support Insider Threat investigations and hub team efforts
Support compliance of company and government Security regulations
Serve as the COMSEC Account Manager
Provides security database updates within the NGC SIMS system
Support access to DISS for clearance verification
Assist the site Industrial Security Team and programs as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of related experience; OR 8 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 6 plus year of relevant experience with a master's degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or 365, including, MS Word, MS EXCEL
Working knowledge of the following standards/documents; 32 CFR part 117, NISPOM
Experience with government security databases: DISS, NISS
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion
Self-starter with minimal supervision
Ability to Mentor junior security staff, as applicable (Level 4)
This position requires an active DoD TS Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience with Multi Facility Organization (MFO); experience as FSO supporting multiple CAGE codes
Experience working with Insider Threat Program
Prior interaction with DCSA during assessments or security vulnerability reviews
Knowledge of insider threat, OPSEC, and program protection disciplines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief leadership
Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities
Working knowledge of the ICD standards/documents
Experience with supporting Crisis Management Team by preparing emergency action plans, floor warden training, etc
Experience in programming and troubleshooting Lenel Access Control issues locally and remotely
Experience managing Security Vendors and keeping projects on schedule
Security experience with DoD military base access requirements, to include SCI nomination processing, CAC card form processing as well as government badge and system account access processing
ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP), NCMS Industrial Security Professional (ISP), or other security certification experience
Experience with Physical Security requirements and knowledge of ICD-705
CDSE – FSO Program Management for Processing Facilities certificate
Experience working at an AA&E facility and inspection process
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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