Regional Physical Security Operations Manager Jobs

Regional Physical Security Operations Manager

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The R315 Physical Security and Safety Department protects MITRE personnel, facilities, classified operations, enterprise assets, and sponsor mission activities through the management and execution of enterprise physical security and safety programs. The department delivers consistent, professional security services aligned with federal requirements, internal policies, and operational risk management objectives across multiple facilities and mission areas. Core responsibilities include access control, visitor management, guard force oversight, physical security systems coordination, incident response, emergency preparedness, workplace safety support, and operational security for classified and sensitive environments.

The department partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen security posture, improve service delivery, and support safe, efficient business operations through professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview:

The Regional Physical Security Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of MITRE's physical security programs across assigned MITRE locations. This role ensures the protection of MITRE personnel, facilities, information, and assets through the implementation and management of comprehensive physical security operations, regulatory compliance programs, emergency preparedness initiatives, and enterprise security technologies. This position provides direct supervision to the Bedford Physical Security Operations Manager and serves as the senior operational leader responsible for aligning site security operations with enterprise-wide security objectives, National Industrial Security Program requirements, and MITRE's mission needs.

The Regional Physical Security Manager partners closely with Industrial Security, EH&S, Corporate Real Estate, Legal, Human Resources, and government stakeholders to maintain an integrated and resilient security posture across all assigned MITRE campuses and facilities. This position requires a leader who can effectively balance strategic planning, operational leadership, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and emergency response coordination in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees regional physical security operations and programs across assigned MITRE facilities.
• Develops and implements enterprise-aligned physical security strategies, policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Ensures consistent execution of physical security operations, access control measures, emergency response capabilities, and security technology integration across all sites.
• Provides leadership guidance and operational direction to site-level security managers and supervisors.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership regarding physical security risks, vulnerabilities, operational readiness, and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluates emerging threats and recommends enhancements to security programs, technologies, staffing, and operational procedures.

Operational Oversight

• Oversees 24/7/365 physical security operations supporting MITRE facilities and personnel.
• Supervises the Bedford Physical Security Operations Manager and other assigned security leadership personnel.
• Ensures operational consistency and accountability across security operations centers, guard force operations, reception services, access control functions, and incident response activities.
• Reviews staffing models, scheduling practices, operational metrics, and workforce readiness to ensure effective coverage and performance.
• Ensures proper safeguarding of classified and sensitive information in accordance with NISPOM requirements and MITRE policies.
• Provides executive oversight of access control systems, CCTV systems, intrusion detection systems, visitor management…