RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for comprehensive physical security strategy including all resource and fiscal management of associated project portfolio. 
• Develop strategic roadmap and implement standard security operations and protocols to protect personnel and physical assets in various settings including remote launch sites. 
• Effectively communicate strategic physical security policies, procedures, and goals to both internal and external executive level stakeholders. 
• Build a coalition of internal partners to create and test new security strategies that enable the business, meet current and anticipated compliance requirements, and maintain efficiency through alignment with existing programs. 
• Partner with local, state, federal, and international agencies to establish and maintain relationships and communications about physical security and incident management. 
• Modernized security policies to align with company values, reduce risk, adapt to industry best practices, and comply with customer requirements. 
• Develop and implement the overall strategy for security design including, but not limited to, access control, perimeter defense, intrusion detection, alarms, analytics, and surveillance systems. 
• Partner with internal stakeholders to draft new security policies that incorporate greater oversight and clearer direction and support the global operations. 
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve security staffing and cost efficiencies across all sites. 
• Oversee timely and professional response to security incidents and investigations. 
• Develop and implement comprehensive physical security solutions ahead of evolving compliance requirements to support strategic business goals. 
• Manage a geographically dispersed team implementing physical security programs tailored to specialized security standards across multiple locations.
• Serve as the organization’s physical security subject matter expert both to internal and external audiences.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of security management experience 
• 5+ years managing leaders or manager with direct reports 
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice 
• Qualified to obtain a security clearance 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• CFE, CPP, PSP or equivalent certifications 
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environment 
• Knowledge of ITAR requirements for all security matters 
• Strong technical knowledge of security systems, including access control systems, video surveillance systems and alarms 
• Experience managing security at a company that maintains Facility Security Clearance (FCL) with the US State Department 
• Ensuring adherence to US government security requirements can involve collaborating with other agencies and conducting regular training and education for employees. It is important to establish a strong security culture and approach all aspects of facility security with the utmost seriousness and attention to detail 
• Experienced communicator with excellent influencing skills and a proven track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and project management skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communications, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events andtest outcomes 
• Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to anobjective 
• End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time 
• Ability to life 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations 
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments 
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment