Security Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation as a Security Operations Manager. You will play a vital role in safeguarding the company's assets and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This position offers fantastic challenges and opportunities for growth, allowing you to collaborate with senior leaders and implement security strategies across multiple regions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role provides a supportive environment where your contributions can shape the future of aerospace technology. Your career has no limits here!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security risk management and incident response.
• Proven ability to develop and implement security plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement governance frameworks including policies and guidelines.
• Deliver security awareness training across the enterprise.
• Conduct investigations as needed.

Skills

Security Risk Management

Incident Response

Threat Assessment

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Security Management

Military or Law Enforcement Background

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set industry standards, we are inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies and are committed to sustainability, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, achieving sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Security Operations Manager (SOM) will be an integral member of the Central Security Team (CST), providing governance & assurance, audit, training & awareness, and operational support. The CST’s key objective is to protect GKN Aerospace’s people, property, assets, information, and reputation, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, meeting business requirements, and maintaining the company’s ‘License to Operate.’ The SOM will play a vital role in achieving these goals.

The SOM should demonstrate strong security expertise, strategic guidance skills for senior leaders, and operational capabilities at manufacturing sites. The role covers various security fields, including personnel, physical, technical security systems, physical information security, travel, events, crisis management, and response.

A significant aspect involves supporting the integration of security functions across the company, implementing governance frameworks, conducting audits, delivering training, and providing operational guidance to security leads and managers.

US and Mexico Focus

In addition to global responsibilities, the SOM will serve as the SME for security management in the US and Mexico, ensuring regional alignment, addressing security challenges, enforcing policies, and overseeing regional audits to ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a governance framework including policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Participate in audit programs to review practices, identify gaps, and support improvements.
• Deliver security awareness training across the enterprise.
• Provide operational support to business lines and manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand and support security requirements.
• Offer expertise in physical, technical, personnel, and information security, including US Government Security Clearances.
• Support crisis management planning, training, exercises, and real-time response.
• Conduct investigations as needed.

Job Qualifications

• US National, with relevant security clearance.
• Proactive, team-oriented self-starter capable of managing multiple programs across geographies and time zones.
• Deep knowledge of security risk management and incident response.
• Experience with Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (TVRA) methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement security plans and procedures.
• Knowledge of physical and technical security controls.
• Understanding of physical information security risks and controls.
• Experience managing international travel security risk plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• At least 5 years of security risk management experience.
• Experience in a corporate security environment, preferably aerospace.
• Academic qualifications in security management or related fields.
• Background in military, police, or law enforcement.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent communication.
• Investigations experience and knowledge of Data Protection practices.
• Experience with budget management.

We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. Join us to be part of an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation, supported by industry-leading training. Your career has no limits here!

A Great Place to Work

GKN embraces diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome and can contribute fully, earning us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award.’ We are committed to accessible recruitment and reasonable adjustments during the process. Join us to shape the future of aerospace technology and innovation.