Corporate Security Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, security management, information systems, engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in corporate security, security technology, or a related technical field.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and supporting infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, incident response, and operational planning.
• Ability to organize complex operations, communicate with senior leaders, and coordinate effectively across functions.
• Knowledge of executive protection principles and ability to coordinate protective planning.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, results-oriented outcomes.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-driven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams such as IT, operations, and external vendors.
• Ability to travel between sites regularly.
• Availability outside traditional work hours when necessary.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with regulatory environments such as NERC-CIP, MTSA, or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and evaluate the Corporate Security Program Manager and Corporate Security Specialist; set expectations, accountability, and development goals; and oversee contracted security personnel as applicable.
• Assess team competencies, identify training needs, create individual development plans, provide progressive responsibility, and develop succession and cross-training plans.
• Promote sound judgment, professional conduct, effective communication, and a service-oriented security culture.
• Establish corporate security priorities, including multi-site planning, staffing, and budgeting.
• Plan, implement, and improve risk-based physical security practices for offices, generation facilities, transmission assets, and other operational locations.
• Maintain regular field presence through site visits, inspections, and engagement with operational personnel.
• Conduct or coordinate threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments; prioritize corrective actions and track completion.
• Lead coordinated responses to significant security incidents, direct security investigations, and guide cross-functional decisions to protect people, facilities, infrastructure, and operations.
• Oversee access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related security technologies; partner with IT and cybersecurity on secure integration.
• Develop and maintain security policies, site procedures, and response protocols, and support applicable regulatory and compliance obligations with responsible teams.
• Manage security vendors, service providers, contracts, and performance standards.
• Establish and oversee a risk-based executive protection program, including threat assessment, protective planning, and coordination.
• Develop proportionate protective plans for travel, meetings, events, and elevated-threat situations; coordinate secure transportation, route and venue assessments, contingency plans, and contracted protective resources.
• Advise executive leadership on personal security, travel risk, and emergency procedures while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
• Provide direct protective duties or support when warranted and consistent with training, assigned responsibilities, and risk.
• Plan and coordinate personnel, equipment, vendors, schedules, communications, and other resources for routine and special security operations.
• Prepare operational plans, contingencies, and after-action reviews for planned events and unplanned incidents.
• Coordinate security incident response, investigations, documentation, and corrective action with Human Resources, Legal, Operations, and public safety partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, crisis management exercises, and business continuity planning.
• Lead security improvement initiatives and technology projects across multiple locations, managing scope, priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop performance measures and communicate trends, emerging risks, resource needs, and recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as a backup to the Corporate Security Program Manager as necessary.
• Support budgets, capital planning, vendor selection, and contract administration; evaluate program effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.