Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector (NGDS) is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Project Manager to join our physical security team

This position is a multifaceted Enterprise physical security and converged network security specialist role for bridging the gap between IT infrastructure and physical facility protection.  The successful candidate should have extensive hands-on experience with physical security systems and thrive to take on diverse assignments and possess the ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to complex problems and have extensive familiarity with modern physical access control systems (PACS) and video management software (VMS) acting as a primary responder for security incidents and root cause analysis.

Requirements:

Have Project Management experience – At least (minimum) of 7 years.  Not necessarily directly related to IDS/PACS/Video systems

Have a thorough understanding and demonstrate 10 years of knowledge executing the deployment of security and management of security device subnets and firewall rules.     

Within 10 years (Preferred), at least (minimum) 5 years’ experience installing server and client software with a demonstrated understanding of system operational and maintenance requirements to include: licensing, software and firmware updates, virtual ports used for data transmission between system components, bandwidth/storage calculation, and system hardening best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 14 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered +10 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or master’s degree +8 years of relevant experience

• Have a thorough understanding and demonstrate knowledge executing the deployment of security and network equipment following approved topology, design of supporting infrastructure and troubleshooting of integrated physical security systems

• Physical Security expert to oversee enterprise-wide Access Control, IDS, and Video Systems. In this role, you will handle system design, programming, IT integration and management of security device subnets and firewall rules to maintain a secure network infrastructure

• Proven track record of serving as the primary incident responder, executing detailed root cause analyses, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive risk-mitigation solutions

• Project Manager with deep expertise in full-lifecycle project execution and with a structured approach to site-level risk assessment and countermeasure implementation

• Must have the ability to lead and manage projects related to Lenel OnGuard, Digital Monitoring Product (DMP), AXIS, ExacqVision and Milestone

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning and presentation skills are required

• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others Knowledgeable in ICD 705, NISPOM and applicable UL standards

• Must have an active DOD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lenel Certified Professional

• Milestone Certified Integration Technician (MCIT)

• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certificate

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate