Posted:
8/14/2025, 4:02:52 AM
Location(s):
San Diego, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
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. This role will report directly to the Security Manager/Site Lead.
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 FSO/Security Manager, 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.
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
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 ensure 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be able to adapt in a fast paced and challenging work environment and effectively manage through change.
Must have in-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
Preferred Qualifications:
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software