Industrial Security Director – Head of Product Security

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. Oversee industrial security programs and lead the security organization supporting NuSil's high-performance silicones business serving the Aerospace & Defense industries .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCarpinteria • California • United StatesLead💰 $153,500 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing industrial security programs, implementing security policies, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Proven ability to lead security teams, manage risk mitigation strategies, and develop training programs for personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Security ManagementNISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117 KnowledgeDoD TS/SCI Security ClearanceFSO CertificationRisk Mitigation Strategies

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Hard Skills

Security Policy ImplementationInformation Assurance ProgramsSecurity Incident ResponseNIST SP 800-53/171 KnowledgeOPSEC Program ExperienceDD-254 Implementation RequirementsSecurity Risk AssessmentTeam LeadershipKPI DevelopmentSecurity Training Program Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsMentoring ExperienceCollaboration SkillsFlexibility in Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

FSOISPCPP

Industry Keywords

Aerospace & DefenseClassified Information ProtectionGovernment ComplianceSecurity StandardsPersonnel Security

Tech Stack

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Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee industrial security programs and lead the security organization supporting NuSil's high-performance silicones business serving the Aerospace & Defense industries
Plan and implement security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines aligned with corporate and government requirements
Develop and guide programs to minimize security risks, liabilities, and losses involving personnel, facilities, classified information, foreign travel, and corporate assets
Develop and support information assurance and security programs protecting classified, proprietary, and sensitive information
Advise executive leadership, functional partners, and security personnel on security matters, risk mitigation, and compliance
Interpret government security requirements and work with customer and U.S. Government representatives to resolve security issues and ensure contractual compliance
Liaise with law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, and security agencies and internal stakeholders
Manage security incident response, technology control, material handling, and other security plans
Coordinate investigations and inquiries with facility security and HR; document findings and provide recommendations
Develop and maintain security education and training programs
Lead a team of security professionals
Define department performance objectives, milestones, KPIs, team goals, and deliverables
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Legal Studies, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity with 12 years of Industrial Security or related experience, or a graduate degree with 10 years of relevant Industrial Security experience
Detailed working knowledge of NISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117, NIST SP 800-53/171, and DFARS
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of security programs and processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with executive leadership, customer representatives, suppliers, and associates
Experience leading or mentoring personnel in a team environment
Certifications: FSO, ISP, CPP
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171/172 for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information
Familiarity with DD-254 Implementation Requirements
OPSEC program experience
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion
Flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning experiences to support career growth and success
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
Equal employment opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process