Security Specialist

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.

As part of our maturity and growth, we’re looking for a Security Specialist to join our team.

Your role:

You will uphold Defence Industry security requirements, maintain security accreditations, manage security clearances and facilitate awareness training.

This role is based out of our head office in Symonston, ACT.

About you:

The hiring manager’s mantra is: ‘hire for attitude, train for skills’.

You display a high degree of emotional intelligence, good at building relationships with a variety of stakeholders and are an effective communicator. You come with a good foundational knowledge of security, are a lateral thinker and know where to look when you don’t know the answer.

Added bonus if you have formal security education, Defence experience or knowledge of the Defence Security Policy Framework (DSPF).

What’s in it for you:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training

• Purchased annual leave

• Salary packaging including novated car leases

• Generous paid parental leave

• Volunteer Leave

• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.