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Security Investigator

Lensa
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Investigator position at Lensa?

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Northrop Grumman. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Security Investigator to : investigate suspected incidents of illegal activity or cases of suspected fraud by employees, vendors, or third parties.

The successful candidate will have the ability to collect and analyze various data points, conduct professional fact-finding interviews, provide a fact-based report, and afford summary briefings to management. In addition, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of having developed liaison with other internal and external stakeholders.

This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

Bachelors and 2 years of Security Investigative experience. An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.

Active Secret clearance.

Experience with internals investigations i.e. insider threat, counterintelligence, HR ethics.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

Bachelors and 5 years of Security Investigative experience or MS Degree and 3 years of Security Investigative experience. An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.

Active Secret clearance.

Experience with internals investigations i.e. insider threat, counterintelligence, HR ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

Current active Top Secret clearance.

Formal investigative training.

Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $110,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $73,900 - $110,900

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