Sector Security Manager

Airbus•Herndon, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sector Security Manager (SSM) is responsible and accountable to define and implement the site security plans at various sites throughout the Airbus Americas business domain including affiliates. The SSM’s primary role is oversight and direction of protection of the integrity, people, processes, and assets, including information, for Airbus Americas Inc. sites and support locations.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
10+ years equivalent work experience required to include prior law enforcement, military or physical security
CPP
Must be authorized to work in the US
Organized, processes orientated, ability to create presentations and present to senior leadership
Customer service oriented
Proven success in development of business cases supporting the deployment of security controls
Physical Security Access Systems and Video Surveillance knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company with written and verbal skills

Nice To Haves

Google Platform
Familiarity with ASIS standards and best practices

Responsibilities

Manage and develop security employees in the following functions: guarding, surveillance, reception, remote surveillance, security administration, office security services, monitoring activities (anti-intrusion, video, access control system etc.)
Manage internal and external security staff of 70 - 120 employees to ensure compliance with all Airbus policies and local, federal, airport and TSA requirements
Responsible for all surveillance activities for sites under the purview of the SSM
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the assets, industrial processes, logistics, and supply chain and oversee the participation of the SSM’s management of key vendors/service providers involved in the process.
Coordinate all activities between the SSM(s) and the local contracted security services to enhance the overall security product by aligning contingency, protection and intervention plans.
Ensure that security risks are managed and resulting processes are in place to sustain security risk management.
Ensure security events are managed, reported, investigated, and assessed (impact and root causes), and that corrective and preventive actions are taken and recorded.
Develop program scope, definition and approval
Set metrics and targets
Manage KPI and Performance of security vendors
Manage annual operating budget and execute mission within budget
Liaise with Crisis Management team to support and align processes for emergencies
Prepare and deliver site plans and risk assessments
Coordinate and participate in audits
Ensure stakeholders are aligned and expectations are met while adhering to Airbus Policies
Collect and document stakeholder requirements
Work effectively with Airbus Americas Country Security Manager, Site Directors and other stakeholders such as HR, Finance, IT, and Legal to address security requirements and concerns
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts
Communicate program expectations to team members and stakeholders
Coach, mentor, motivate, supervise, and recognize program team members
Maintain program support through interaction with senior leaders to ensure adequate resources for crisis management operations.
Track program milestones and deliverables
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement, with oversight of other locations in North America
Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement, engage and maintain relationship
Other duties as assigned