Manager, Physical Security Systems & Infrastructure

Join BAE Systems' award-winning security team at Electronic Systems (ES) as a Physical Security Manager. Responsible for leading the day to day execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's enterprise physical security program. Reporting to the Director of Security Operations, this position provides operational leadership of the organizations physical security systems and supporting infrastructure, including electronic security technologies, identity management, and physical protective measures that safeguard company personnel, facilities and critical assets.

The role manages a team of security technology professionals responsible for system administration, alarm maintenance, badging operations, video surveillance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and project implementation across over sixty (60) facilities.
The Physical Security Manager ensures security technologies operate reliably, meet operational requirements, and support the organization's mission while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.

This position serves as the primary physical security subject matter expert (SME) collaborating with Facilities, Information Technology and other cross functional business partners, ensuring security requirements are incorporated into capital projects, renovations, infrastructure improvements, and new construction. The manager translates strategic objectives into operational execution by leading security technology projects, managing capital expenditures, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing a high performing technical workforce.

• Lead, coach, develop and manage a team of alarm technicians, badge administration personnel and video surveillance technicians
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and performance feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement
• Manage the daily operation, maintenance, and administration of enterprise Access Control System (ACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Video Management System (VMS) and identify management systems
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and lifecycle management of physical security technology through preventative maintenance, system monitoring, trouble shooting and vendor coordination
• Manage badge administration processes, physical access authorization, credential lifecycle management, and associated security policies
• Plan and execute physical security technology projects including system upgrades, facility expansions, renovations and new construction initiatives
• Support the development and execution of capital investment plans and operating budgets for security technology
• Coordinate contractors, security integrators, vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards
• Serve as the physical security subject matter expert in collaboration with cross functional partners
• Review construction drawings, renovation plans, and facility design to ensure compliance with physical security standards and policy
• Develop and maintain documentation including system configurations, asset inventories, maintenance records, drawings and standard operating procedures
• Monitor operational performance, identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend technology enhancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare executive level reports, project updates, operational metrics, and presentations while translating technical issues into clear business impacts and recommendations
• Support vendor management activities, including service agreements, preventative maintenance programs, procurement activities and performance management
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, contractual requirements and regulatory standards governing physical security systems and infrastructure

• Typically requires an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, security management, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise physical security
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience managing technical, operational, or security teams
• Demonstrated experience administering enterprise access control, intrusion detection and video management systems
• Experience leading security technology implementation projects and coordinating cross functional stakeholders
• Experience managing contractors, vendors and system integrators
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success building coaching and developing high performing teams
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to establish credibility with both technical employees and senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing executive presentations and operational reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent professional certification
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments
• Experience with enterprise security platforms such as LenelS2, Genetec, Software House, Milestone, Bosch or similar enterprise systems
• Familiarity with NISPOM, UL 2050, ICD 705, and other applicable physical security standards
• Experience supporting multi-site operations with geographically dispersed teams
• Experience developing capital investment recommendations and supporting long term technology modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of electronic security system design principles, integrated security technologies, and physical security best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Active Secret security clearance

Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.