Senior Physical Security Leader: 24/7 Ops & Programs

AV; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AV is seeking a Senior Physical Security Manager to lead 24/7 security operations (Physical Security, Plant Protection, Incident and Emergency response) and contract security personnel. This role reports to the Director, Industrial Security and manages a developing physical security team across the company.

The successful candidate will develop enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and metrics, align with AV's risk posture, and coordinate campus monitoring, access control, and threat

Qualifications

• 13+ years of hands-on physical security experience across the security spectrum.
• 6+ years of management/leadership experience building/leading a physical security program.
• Experience with physical security technology, guard force management, and defense-in-depth principles.
• Current U.S. DOD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of physical security assessment: analysis, design, execution, reporting, and mitigation tracking.
• Perform comprehensive security assessments across facilities and regions.
• Define and maintain the physical security assessment strategy and standards.
• Conduct risk analysis for infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and develop risk-reduction strategies.
• Develop and implement physical security control strategies balanced with operational needs.
• Create repeatable processes and tools to accelerate delivery across the organization.
• Communicate findings to diverse audiences via reports and presentations to executives.
• Lead projects and programs within the physical security portfolio, tracking milestones to completion.
• Evaluate security implications of technology projects and infrastructure changes.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Security program management

Security policy development

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Security systems

Job description

AV is seeking a Senior Physical Security Manager to lead 24/7 security operations (Physical Security, Plant Protection, Incident and Emergency response) and contract security personnel. This role reports to the Director, Industrial Security and manages a developing physical security team across the company.

The successful candidate will develop enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and metrics, align with AV's risk posture, and coordinate campus monitoring, access control, and threat