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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal or Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst (3/4) for our Northridge, CA location.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Develops and administers physical security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. 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 visitors access to restricted records and materials
Conducts security education classes and security audits
Ensures security compliance as a CSSO in accordance with DoDM 5205.07
Responsible for offsite and subcontractor security standups and posture
ISA duties will include:
CSSO for offsite and subcontractor sites associated with the program
Support a fast-paced, high-profile program; creating, maintaining, and leveraging working relationships with internal and external customers
Study and implement company and federal security policies, regulations, and procedures that apply to company operations
Obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations from government agencies
Manage program security compliance and operations across multiple functions, including security SCIF and/or SAPF administration, PHYSEC, COMSEC, PERSEC, OPSEC, Contract Security, Security Education, Investigations, Visitor Control, and Document Control Management
Develop and implement a security education and awareness program
Conduct internal security audits. Investigate security violations and prepare reports specifying preventive action to be taken
Ensure adherence to contractual guidance for classified programs and cleared facilities in accordance with the Security Statements of Work, DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specifications guidance
Assist program managers and professional staff in interpreting, applying, and complying with program Security Classification Guides (SCG)
Provide personnel security (PERSEC) support to include but not limited to reviewing and processing required documentation in support of SCI and SAP nomination processes; maintain PERSEC databases; prepare and administer program indoctrination and debriefings; access, review, and submit clearance and access information using the appropriate government database and other information systems
Provide facility security administration, documentation, and support: implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); conduct SCI and SAP security program self-inspections
Provide security support for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) build construction projects to include obtaining customer accreditation in accordance with SCI and SAP DoD Manuals, ICD, ICS Tech Spec, and other government requirements
Manage and maintain UL-2050 Compliant Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and automated Access Control Systems (ACS)
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Industrial Security Analyst (level 3)
Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 9 years of related experience; OR 5 year of experience with a bachelor's degree
Experience with any of the following: Government manuals (32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, DODM 5205.07, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Must have an active Secret clearance
Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications
CSSO Experience
Ability to travel
Basic Qualifications:
Sr. Principal Industrial Security Analyst (level 4)
Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of related experience; OR 8 year of experience with a bachelor's degree
Experience with any of the following: Government manuals (32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM, DODM 5205.07, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of basic office automation tool suites such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Must have an active Secret clearance
Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, excellent communication skills speaking, writing skills and organized skills enabling effective communications
CSSO Experience
Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience Leading Security Teams from Subcontractors and Offsite
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.
Current Top-Secret clearance
Self-starter with minimal supervision
Security experience in a manufacturing environment
Supply Chain Security Experience