Head of Industrial and Physical Security

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S)

$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years in industrial security or related roles
  • Experience with NISPOM, DCSA, and FOCI mitigation
  • Proven ability to lead and manage security personnel
  • Strong understanding of risk management and incident response
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • DoD Secret level clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and improve the industrial security program according to regulatory standards
  • Manage and mentor Facility Security Officers to enhance performance
  • Oversee compliance with the FOCI mitigation program
  • Act as liaison between security and senior leadership
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders on industrial security matters
  • Advise on security risks and compliance issues
  • Lead security assessments and audits
  • Manage physical security measures to protect personnel and facilities

Benefits

  • Remote-eligible work arrangement with travel to office locations
  • Full-time employment in a critical security role
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Engagement with senior leadership and government agencies
  • Involvement in compliance and risk management initiatives
Full Job Description
Description

Head of Industrial and Physical Security

Key Responsibilities
Industrial Security Leadership
  • Lead day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the company's industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies
  • Directly manage and mentor Facility Security Officers, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, performance expectations, and professional development pathways
  • Oversee implementation and ongoing compliance with the company's FOCI mitigation program, including governance, reporting, access controls, and security procedures
  • Serve as the primary executive liaison between the Security Management Official and senior company leadership
  • Act as a key point of contact with DCSA and other government security stakeholders on industrial security and FOCI matters
  • Advise leadership on security risks, compliance issues, emerging threats, and recommended mitigation measures
  • Lead security assessments, audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure security policies, procedures, records, and reporting accurately reflect applicable government and contractual requirements
Physical Security and Guard Force Oversight
  • Oversee comprehensive physical security programs protecting personnel, facilities, classified and sensitive information, and company property
  • Maintain effective access control, visitor management, badging, alarm, surveillance, and other physical security measures
  • Manage the company's contracted guard-force vendor, including performance evaluation, staffing, service levels, compliance, and contract requirements
  • Ensure guard-force operations meet company, contractual, regulatory, and government requirements
  • Assess physical security risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
Security Operations and Incident Response
  • Oversee investigations and response to security incidents, including unauthorized access, security violations, threats, theft, property loss, and other security-related events
  • Maintain security-related emergency, contingency, and incident response plans
  • Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services, government agencies, legal counsel, Human Resources, and other stakeholders as appropriate
  • Support security awareness initiatives and promote a culture of security accountability throughout the organization
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, National Security, or related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in industrial security, corporate security, defense contracting, government security, military security, law enforcement, intelligence, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience supporting or leading security programs within a cleared defense contractor or similarly regulated environment
  • Direct experience with NISPOM, DCSA requirements, and FOCI mitigation
  • Experience managing security personnel and overseeing contracted security or guard-force services
  • Strong understanding of industrial and physical security, risk management, investigations, and incident response
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership, government officials, legal counsel, and external security providers
  • Excellent leadership, communication, judgment, and organizational skills
  • DoD Secret level clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience as an FSO, senior industrial security professional, or security leader within a cleared defense contractor
  • Experience administering or supporting a government-approved FOCI mitigation arrangement
  • Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 and DCSA security requirements
  • Professional certification such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or other relevant credentials
  • Prior military, federal law enforcement, intelligence, or national security experience
Position Details

Location: Prefer within Washington DC or Central region of the U.S. R2S offices located in Arlington, Virginia 22202 and Camden, AR 71701

Work Arrangement: Remote-Eligible with regular travel to R2S office locations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Secret level

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