Security Manager (South Portland, ME)

Texas Instruments

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Security Manager for our South Portland, Maine manufacturing site (MFAB ). This Security Manager is responsible for the administrative supervision and operational leadership of the physical security organization. Responsibilities include oversight of security operations, contract guard force management, and the planning and execution of security infrastructure and technology projects. This individual develops, implements, and maintains security policies, procedures, and standards to protect people, assets, facilities, and operations while ensuring compliance with corporate requirements and regulatory obligations. The MFAB Security Manager will partner cross-functionally with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, IT, and business leadership to proactively identify risk, implement mitigation strategies, and deliver a professional, performance-driven security program. This individual manages, develops, and evaluates personnel and vendors to ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the functions, manuals and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of progressive experience in physical or corporate security operations
2 years managing contract guard services and third-party vendors
Willing and able to be responsive during nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents and operations dictate

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading security-related projects (e.g., access control, CCTV, perimeter security, system upgrades, or construction support)
Experience conducting investigations and managing incident response
Working knowledge of physical security systems, risk assessment methodologies, and security operations best practices
Experience developing and implementing SOPs, post orders, and escalation protocols
Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, PMP, or equivalent
Experience supporting complex or critical operational environments (manufacturing, data centers, logistics, R&D, corporate campuses, or similar)
Experience participating in security design reviews for new construction or major renovations
Strong vendor management experience including SOW development, SLA/KPI oversight, budgeting, and performance audits
Experience building dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting
Demonstrated ability to drive program maturity and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong cross-functional partnership experience with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, and IT

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day physical security operations including access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, visitor management, key control, and perimeter security
Manage contract guard force performance, staffing levels, training standards, post orders, and daily supervision
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses; develop mitigation plans and track corrective actions
Coordinate emergency response activities and support crisis management and business continuity programs
Serve as subject matter expert for physical security systems including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and monitoring platforms
Lead security infrastructure and technology projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, testing, and handoff to operations
Participate in security design reviews for new construction and renovation projects to ensure layered security principles are embedded early
Manage third-party vendors and integrators, including development of SOWs, SLAs, KPIs, performance reviews, and invoice validation
Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
Develop and track security metrics including incident trends, response times, guard performance, system uptime, and project milestones
Provide executive-ready reporting and briefings on security risks, incidents, and program performance
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements to mature the security program
Promote a culture of safety, vigilance, professionalism, and accountability
Willing and able to be responsive during nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents and operations dictate