Security Operations Lead & Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

The Security Operations Lead and Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports our physical security operations, executive protection program, and industrial security compliance. This role partners with the Director, Industrial Security & Global Security Operations to safeguard personnel, facilities, assets, and sensitive programs through security governance, operational execution, and continuous improvement. Under the direction of the Director, Industrial Security & Global Security Operations you'll work from our Milwaukee, WI Global HQ in a hybrid schedule.

• Be an Assistant FSO for a non-possessing facility, partnering with the FSO to administer our Industrial Security Program following NISPOM requirements.
• Process and manage personnel security clearance activities, including submissions, onboarding, and debriefings.
• Support classified contract execution by helping ensure applicable security requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain required industrial security documentation, including training records, DD254s, and materials needed for DCSA reviews, self-inspections, and internal audits.
• Monitor evolving government security requirements and benchmark with the industrial security community to recommend process improvements to strengthen and support a mature, compliant, and industry-aligned industrial security program.

• Support Global Security Program administration, including documentation, KPI tracking, provider coordination, benchmarking, and program improvement efforts relating to executive protection, crisis management, and threat assessment, among other aspects of the program.
• Participate in routine and ad hoc meetings with other teams, partners, and vendors to manage projects, identify program enhancements, and support modernization or automation opportunities.
• Lead different security projects, crisis management initiatives, and other Global Security program responsibilities as assigned.

• Enterprise physical security systems strategy, including access control, video management, benchmarking, administration, modernization, and enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with the Global Security Systems Lead and security systems personnel to identify and mitigate issues, track system health, maintain accurate inventory, and report operational metrics.
• Help with the design, implementation, and project management of physical security systems across company locations.

• Bachelor's degree
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.
• A valid drivers license.

• 3+ years of relevant government experience or 5+ years of security industry experience
• Active Top-Secret eligibility or the ability to obtain post-employment.
• Experience managing sensitive documentation and working within compliance-driven deadlines
• Experience in government with a solid network of contacts.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and DCSA assessments.
• Experience managing physical security systems (e.g., access control, video management) at a multi-site organization.
• Executive Protection experience or training.

• Health Insurance including…