Security Manager 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Command and Control & Weapons Integration (CWI) Division is seeking a Business Unit Security Manager 3 to lead security operations for the Global Command and Control Solutions (GC2S) Business Unit (BU). The Business Unit Security Manager (BUSM) for CWI Division is a senior leader and integral member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, comprised of a geographically dispersed GC2S portfolio. This role is responsible for shaping and executing an integrated security strategy that aligns functional and business objectives and drives cross-sector and multi-division collaboration to deliver a unified “One NG” campus experience for the Huntsville site. The BUSM is a strategic partner, harmonizing policies, processes, and relationships to ensure a compliant, efficient, and mission-focused security posture. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Partnership Serve as the principal security advisor and active partner to the Business Unit Leadership Team, translating business goals into risk-based security priorities and investments. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-discipline security team; set vision, goals, and accountability; foster a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Provide clear, timely decision making and guidance during operations and events, balancing mission needs with compliance and risk. One NG Campus Integration Drive cross-sector and multi-division collaboration to implement common standards, shared services, and site governance. Establish and participate in campus security partnerships and working groups with Facilities, IT/Cyber, HR, Legal, EHS, Programs, and Sector and Division security leaders; align local procedures with enterprise policy and federal requirements; resolve conflicts and drive consistency across stakeholders. Policy Making & Governance Author, update, and enforce BU/site security policies and procedures aligned to enterprise directives and federal regulations. Build and sustain an effective security education, training, and awareness program; promote a proactive security culture. Define and monitor governance rhythms, readiness reviews, and corrective action plans to ensure audit/inspection success. Strategy Influence & Implementation Represent CWI/NGDS in enterprise security forums; advocate for BU needs and influence enterprise roadmaps, standards, and tools. Pilot and deploy enterprise initiatives at the campus/site level; manage change, adoption, and measurable outcomes. Use metrics to drive decisions, track performance and report to BU and sector leadership. Results Through Teams & External Collaboration Partner with Program Management, Capture/BD, Engineering, and Operations to enable proposals, new program stand-ups, and milestones. Coordinate with customer security representatives, DCSA and other government agencies, local law enforcement/emergency services, landlords, and key suppliers. Lead complex issue resolution, investigations, and incident/crisis response; conduct after-action reviews and implement improvements. Critical Capabilities Proven leadership of security organizations and teams; ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable. Trusted partner to senior business leaders; strong stakeholder management and influence in a matrixed environment. Decisive, risk-based decision making under ambiguity and time pressure. Policy development and interpretation; ability to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable procedures. Strategic planning and execution; delivering cross-site, cross-sector initiatives and measurable outcomes. Results-driven orientation; sets clear goals, uses data to manage performance, and consistently achieves compliance and mission objectives. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and change management skills. Demonstrated success collaborating across sectors/divisions to create a unified “One NG” campus experience. Knowledge of applicable defense/industrial security disciplines and federal requirements; ability to align enterprise policy with site execution. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of proven personnel leadership and business management experience in security; or master’s degree plus minimum 8 years related experience. Current Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and SAP access. Proven history of leading diverse teams in operational environments and documented experience managing managers; ability to foster a diverse, inclusive, and engaging team environment focused on high performance and operational excellence. Demonstrated experience in making critical management and leadership decisions at the business unit level that supports high value contracts across a wide US Government customer spectrum. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Preferred Qualifications: 15 years of leadership experience with planning, executing business operations, and managing a staff of geographically dispersed personnel. Current Top Secret and SAP access. Proven ability to lead security teams across multiple disciplines. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and skills with NISPOM, conducting self-inspections, handling personnel clearances, and overseeing physical security for classified areas. Experience in planning, managing, and executing complex budgets across diverse locations. Experience in development of complex security plans and proposal writing. Expertise in managing and executing SAP and SCI security programs. Experience in planning and managing staffing and hiring processes for large teams, including partnerships with HR, Talent Acquisition, and program management leadership. Primary Level Salary Range: $152,300.00 - $228,500.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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