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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in overseeing industrial security programs, implementing security policies, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Possesses strong leadership capabilities to guide security teams and develop training programs while maintaining a focus on risk mitigation and incident response.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Security ManagementNISPOM / 32 CFR Part 117 KnowledgeDoD TS/SCI Security ClearanceFSO, ISP, CPP CertificationsRisk Mitigation and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Security Policy ImplementationInformation Assurance ProgramsSecurity Incident ResponseSecurity Risk AssessmentSecurity Training DevelopmentContractual ComplianceInvestigative CoordinationMaterial Handling SecurityGovernment Security Requirements InterpretationTeam Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMentoring ExperienceAdaptabilityPositive Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

FSO CertificationISP CertificationCPP Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace & DefenseNIST SP 800-53/171DFARSSAP ApprovalDD-254 Implementation RequirementsOPSEC Program Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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
Report to a member of the NuSil executive leadership team
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 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 critical 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 security professionals and ensure consistent application of organizational leadership characteristics
Define Security department 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 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
U.S. citizenship
Active DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance and ability to maintain it
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of security programs and processes
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience leading or mentoring personnel in a team environment
FSO, ISP, and CPP certifications
Preferred: ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval
Preferred: comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM, DFARS, and NIST SP 800-171/172
Preferred: familiarity with DD-254 Implementation Requirements
Preferred: OPSEC program experience
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and challenging work environment
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
Positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion
Flexibility with changing priorities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning experiences to support career growth and success
Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture