Physical Security Manager; Onsite

Position Details

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Role:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requires:
Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, we unite 185,000 great minds to solve complex problems. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. Join us to shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is a Physical Security Manager position that focuses on secured area construction and technical security infrastructure. Responsibilities include implementation and compliance with all U.S. Government and Raytheon security requirements. The incumbent will provide guidance and direction to project management, secure area designers, general contractors, industrial security professionals, CSSOs, and 3rd‑party technical security infrastructure providers. The role coordinates with external and internal customers on physical security requirements.

• Perform, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of physical security activities that ensure the protection of the workforce, national security information, and corporate intellectual property.
• Execute the Site Security Manager (SSM) role from initial concept through design, pre‑construction, and construction phases of secure facility builds, renovations, and/or remodels.
• Oversee and manage access control system and intrusion detection system (ACS/IDS) operations and maintenance to mitigate external and internal threats.
• Author and update government‑required physical security plans and documentation that are essential for contract commitments.
• Train and mentor new and junior team members to maintain world‑class quality of support and skillsets.
• Prepare for and fully support formal internal and government security compliance inspections.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of federal regulations, industry security standards and frameworks, and common construction methods.
• Monitor and address emerging threats, security technologies, and industry trends.
• Guide guard force activities associated with secure areas in collaboration with the Global Security Services (GSS) Site Security Manager.

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of security, site risk management, military, law enforcement, intelligence, cybersecurity, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High school diploma or military/technical training and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a security‑related position applying ICD 705, NISPOM, and/or DoDM 5205.07 requirements.
• Active U.S. government‑issued Secret level (or higher) security clearance.

• Experience as a Site Security Manager (SSM), Construction Surveillance Technician (CST), or similar role for a construction project subject to ICD 705 tech specs.
• Training or familiarity with radio frequency (RF) and TEMPEST countermeasures, and/or UL 2050 certification process.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing corporate security programs and procedures.
• Proven experience conducting security assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of integrated electronic security systems such as ACS, CSS/VSS, and IDS.
• Familiarity with “Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities” (IC Tech Specs).
• Project coordination experience with ability to coordinate across government officials, contractors, and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and principles (CORE/ACE, Six Sigma).
• Exceptional communication skills to influence and interact across a matrix…