Department Manager, Physical Security & Safety

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MITRE's Global Security division protects more than 7,000 employees across more than 50 domestic and international locations, including more than 20 cleared facilities. The division protects people, information, infrastructure, enterprise assets, and national security information while helping MITRE manage risk and deliver its mission. Within Global Security, R315 Physical Security & Safety integrates Physical Security Operations (PSO), Global Visits & Access (GVA), Systems Security Engineering (SSEG), and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs.

The department manages access control, visitor and credential services, contract guard operations, security technologies, incident response, emergency preparedness, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and support for classified and sensitive environments. R315 works with internal teams, government partners, and external stakeholders to strengthen security, improve service delivery, and support safe and efficient operations.

The Department Manager reports to the Director of Global Security and leads more than 50 security and safety professionals through subordinate managers. The manager sets department strategy, establishes priorities, directs resources, and holds PSO, GVA, SSEG, and EH&S accountable for performance and service delivery. Through subordinate managers, the role oversees enterprise physical security operations, access and visitor services, security systems, contract guard force services, emergency preparedness, and EH&S programs.

The manager also directs security and safety requirements for major facility projects, site improvements, and operational changes. The Department Manager serves as the senior leader for department risk, operational readiness, compliance, workforce development, budget management, and continuous improvement. The manager advises executives on threats, vulnerabilities, incidents, regulatory obligations, and mitigation options. The role works with Industrial Security, Corporate Real Estate, Human Resources, Legal, Information Security, business sectors, government partners, law enforcement, emergency responders, and vendors.

The manager balances protection, compliance, customer service, and mission needs while maintaining clear ownership and accountability.

The Department Manager reports to the Director of Global Security and leads more than 50 security and safety professionals through subordinate managers. The manager sets department strategy, establishes priorities, directs resources, and holds PSO, GVA, SSEG, and EH&S accountable for performance and service delivery. Through subordinate managers, the role oversees enterprise physical security operations, access and visitor services, security systems, contract guard force services, emergency preparedness, and EH&S programs.

The manager also directs security and safety requirements for major…