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Industrial Security Manager

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026504774 Category Security & Fire Protection Services Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 15, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Industrial Security Manager to join the team in Seal Beach, CA.

We are looking for a proven security professional with extensive experience managing security programs within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to protect sensitive government, intellectual, and proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure.

The Manager will lead employees to perform security inquiries, compliance assessments, and implementation of security controls in accordance with DIB requirements and government regulations. This role will develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals aligned with both Boeing and DIB standards. The Manager will provide technical oversight of suppliers, lead process improvements, and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and partners.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage employees performing activities to protect government, intellectual, third party, and company information from unauthorized disclosure within the Defense Industrial Base environment

  • Execute internal security controls through compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure adherence to government, DIB, and company regulations/requirements

  • Identify deficiencies, develop, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with DIB security standards

  • Conduct security inquiries and administrative investigations in accordance with established procedures to determine compliance levels

  • Develop, implement, and administer security education, procedures, and physical controls for large and/or highly complex programs within the DIB

  • Provide technical management and oversight of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and DIB requirements

  • Lead continuous process improvements to enhance security posture and operational efficiency in a DIB context

  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports to support program goals

  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes related to security

  • Support internal and external audits and investigations as the focal point for the IAMD portfolio

  • Contribute to long-range business planning to inform resource allocation and risk reduction strategies within the DIB framewor

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

  • Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), by the federal government within the last 5 years, or enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years.

  • 10+ years of experience in personnel security administration, physical security, communications security and/or other programmatic security-related field

  • Experience managing security teams and programs

  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access

  • Willing to travel 20% of the time or more as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)

  • Experience with strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to obtain a successful U.S. government polygraph examination

  • Experience with AI technologies and their application in automating security compliance, threat detection, or process optimization

Conflict Of Interest:

Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $119,000 - $161,000

A Signing Bonus may be offered to qualified candidates.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 27, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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