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Security Manager

Job in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22070, USA
Listing for: Airbus Aircraft
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Data Science Manager, IT Specialist
  • Security
    IT Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sector Security Manager

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Sector Security Manager (SSM) is responsible and accountable to define and implement the site security plans at various sites throughout the Airbus Americas business domain including affiliates. The SSM’s primary role is oversight and direction of protection of the integrity, people, processes, and assets, including information, for Airbus Americas Inc. sites and support locations.

Primary Responsibilities

Initiate and Plan Programs: 45%

  • Manage and develop security employees in the following functions: guarding, surveillance, reception, remote surveillance, security administration, office security services, monitoring activities (anti‑intrusion, video, access control system, etc.)
  • Manage internal and external security staff of 70–120 employees to ensure compliance with all Airbus policies and local, federal, airport and TSA requirements
  • Responsible for all surveillance activities for sites under the purview of the SSM
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the assets, industrial processes, logistics, and supply chain and oversee the participation of the SSM’s management of key vendors/service providers involved in the process
  • Coordinate all activities between the SSM(s) and the local contracted security services to enhance the overall security product by aligning contingency, protection and intervention plans
  • Ensure that security risks are managed and resulting processes are in place to sustain security risk management
  • Ensure security events are managed, reported, investigated, and assessed (impact and root causes), and that corrective and preventive actions are taken and recorded

Oversee Program Governance: 25%

  • Develop program scope, definition and approval
  • Set metrics and targets
  • Manage KPI and performance of security vendors
  • Manage annual operating budget and execute mission within budget
  • Liaise with Crisis Management team to support and align processes for emergencies
  • Prepare and deliver site plans and risk assessments
  • Coordinate and participate in audits

Manage Program Teams & Stakeholders: 25%

  • Ensure stakeholders are aligned and expectations are met while adhering to Airbus Policies
  • Collect and document stakeholder requirements
  • Work effectively with Airbus Americas Country Security Manager, Site Directors and other stakeholders such as HR, Finance, IT, and Legal to address security requirements and concerns
  • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts
  • Communicate program expectations to team members and stakeholders
  • Coach, mentor, motivate, supervise, and recognize program team members
  • Maintain program support through interaction with senior leaders to ensure adequate resources for crisis management operations
  • Track program milestones and deliverables
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
  • Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement, with oversight of other locations in North America

Additional Responsibilities: 5%

  • Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement, engage and maintain relationship

Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training Education

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

Required:

10+ years equivalent work experience, including prior law enforcement, military or physical security.

Licensure/Certification s

Required:

CPP.

Travel Required

30% Domestic and International.

Citizenship

Must be authorized to work in the US.

Clearance

None.

Qualified Skills

Organized, process oriented, ability to create presentations and present to senior leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

Required:

  • Customer service oriented
  • Proven success in development of business cases supporting the deployment of security controls

Preferred:

  • Google Platform
  • Familiarity with ASIS standards and best practices
Communication Skills

Required:…

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