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# Industrial Security Analyst / CSSO - Level 2 or 3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Hollywood, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $75,800.0 - $113,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Databases, SAP (Applications), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us64680bb2ad1931dd6fd32fdf39470963/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelors Degree with 2 years of security experience; Masters Degree with 0 years OR an additional 4 years of security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree
Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures
Subject matter expert as either a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO); Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO); Program Security Officer (PSO); or Program Security Representative (PSR)
Must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Principal Industrial Security Analyst (Level 3) Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree with 5 years of security experience; Masters Degree with 3 years OR an additional 4 years of security experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree
Working knowledge of DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, ICD 705, ICD 704, and/or NISPOM applicable sponsor procedures
Subject matter expert as either a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO); Contractor Special Security Officer (CSSO); Program Security Officer (PSO); or Program Security Representative (PSR)
Must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with JADE, DISS, SIMS, or similar databases
Working knowledge of SAP programs to provide procedural and policy guidance
Completion of CDSE SAP Orientation course or CDSE Intro to SAP course
Top Secret Clearance with SCI

## Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Industrial Security Analyst / CSSO - Level 2 or 3 to support the restricted programs at the Hollywood, MD campus. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: supporting a fast-paced, high profile program; create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers. Develops, and administers security programs and procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Experience in program security, with knowledge of implementing a multi-disciplined security program (access control, personnel security, physical security, OPSEC etc.)
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 visitor's access to restricted records and materials
Conducts security education classes and related briefings. Investigates security violations and prepares reports specifying preventive action to be taken
Industrial Security Analyst (Level 2) Basic Qualifications


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