Requisition ID: R10174441
Category: Security
Location: Camarillo, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
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 is seeking an experienced and organized Facility Security Officer (FSO) at the Camarillo, CA location. The FSO will manage the company’s industrial security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, 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.
As the site security lead, the candidate 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.
The FSO will work primarily in an office environment, with occasional duties at an offsite government location, as required.
Basic Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance with current periodic reinvestigation and ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret Clearance.
5 Years of industrial security experience or related experience with a Bachelors; or 3 years of industrial security or related with Masters; an additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors.
Comprehensive knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program and related training, FSO Certification from the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) (i.e. CDSE STEPP Courses).
Experience and familiarity with U.S. Government NISS/DISS systems.
Knowledge of SAP manuals and ICD 705.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret clearance.
Familiarity with COMSEC and OPSEC.
Familiarity with Intrusion Detection and Access Control Systems.
Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.