Security Spec Prin

BAE Systems•Austin, TX

5d•$101,398 - $172,377•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Security Principle provides operational leadership and oversight for installation, service, and maintenance of physical security infrastructure across an assigned geographic region. The role ensures access control systems (ACS), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and video management systems (VMS) are operational, compliant, and scalable. Reporting to the Manager of Physical Security Systems & Infrastructure, the position coordinates regional security infrastructure and ensures adherence to UL 2050 standards, contractual requirements, service response requirements, and internal physical security policies and procedures. The role supports deployment and readiness of emergency and crisis response equipment, including radio communications, and leads emergency response training for scenarios in which Security serves as Incident Commander. It promotes a proactive safety and security culture, gathers and analyzes security data to support decisions and infrastructure investments, improves service workflows, coordinates vendors, and provides operational reports on system health and compliance. The position uses a hybrid work format, splitting time between onsite and remote work, and may include responsibility for supervising people.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in criminal justice, security management, a related field, or equivalent experience and education.
At least five years of experience in physical security operations, with a strong emphasis on electronic security systems.
Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining enterprise-level ACS, IDS, and VMS platforms.
Proven experience managing vendor service-level agreements (SLAs) and response requirements.
Strong understanding of physical security standards and ability to enforce compliance protocols.
Experience in emergency management or crisis response, including use of tactical communication equipment.
Ability to analyze operational data and translate it into actionable business recommendations.
Excellent communication skills and ability to train personnel and influence a positive security culture.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
Direct experience with UL 2050 and ICD 705 standards.
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as LenelS2, Genetec, or Milestone.
Experience acting as or supporting an Incident Commander during emergency response scenarios.
Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate installation, service, and preventative maintenance of regional ACS, IDS, and VMS infrastructure.
Ensure regional installations and maintenance comply with UL 2050 standards, contractual requirements, and internal physical security policies and SOPs.
Support deployment and operational readiness of crisis response equipment, such as radios, and lead emergency response training for security-led Incident Command scenarios.
Monitor and enforce vendor and technician service response requirements to minimize downtime and security risks.
Promote a proactive, preventative safety and security culture across regional sites.
Collect and analyze security data and metrics to identify trends, inform business decisions, and justify infrastructure investments.
Develop and implement workflows and efficiencies that improve security service delivery to employees and contractors.
Serve as the primary regional contact for security integrators and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to company standards.
Provide regular operational updates and data-driven reports to the Physical Security Manager on regional system health and compliance.
May supervise people.