Security Operations Manager, Paducah

Generalmatter; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter is seeking a Security Operations Manager to design and execute the site's physical security strategy in a complex production environment. You will lead security teams, manage incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement through threat analysis and metrics.

This role partners with manufacturing, facilities, EHS, IT, legal, and leadership to protect personnel and assets while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in security operations or related field, with leadership responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead security programs, investigations, incident response, and access control initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and security technologies in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site security operations, including access control, guard force management, investigations, incident response, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Develop and continuously improve security policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies to protect personnel, facilities, IP, and assets.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability reviews, and oversee corrective actions to ensure resilience.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security or related field

Tools

Video management systems

Access control platforms

Intrusion detection systems

SOC operations

Job description

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium.

We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.

In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.

Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.

We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

The Security Operations Manager is responsible for developing and executing the site’s physical security strategy to protect personnel, assets, intellectual property, and business operations with a complex production environment. This role leads security operations teams, manages incident response and investigations, and ensures compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role drives continuous improvement through threat analysis, performance metrics, and proactive security planning aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site security operations, including access control, guard force management, investigations, incident response, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve security policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies to protect personnel, facilities, intellectual property, and critical manufacturing assets.
• Conduct security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability reviews, and oversee corrective actions to address identified risks and ensure operational resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including manufacturing, facilities, EHS, IT, legal, and executive leadership, to support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and crisis management efforts.
• Oversee security technology systems, vendor and contract security services, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure effective, efficient, and scalable security operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or security operations, including leadership responsibility in a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, investigations, incident response, access control systems, and emergency management initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage contract security providers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of security risk management principles, regulatory compliance requirements, and security technologies within industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments. Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
• Experience leading security operations within advanced manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, technology, defense, or other high-security industrial environments.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent credentials.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, business continuity planning, executive protection, and the integration of physical and cyber security programs.
• Proven track record of implementing and optimizing enterprise security technologies, including video management systems, access control platforms, intrusion detection systems, and security operations centers (SOC).

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.