Site Security Infrastructure Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Site Security Infrastructure Manager to join our Final Assembly Line based in Mobile, AL.

Primary area of responsibilities (AOR) are 1) for the measures surrounding the technical infrastructure that help define the comprehensive security posture at the Airbus Americas Mobile, AL Final Assembly Line (FAL), to include all supporting sites (Padgett Switch LC, Mobile St S LC, RSA, FWA), and 2) as a physical security representative during construction/expansion/improvement projects, ensuring physical security standards, requirements and interests are incorporated as items integrated into the FAL production ecosystem.

 

Meet the team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

 

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

 

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

 

Your challenges:

 

Primary Responsibilities

Daily Operational Technical Security Measures:      50%

• Technical security measures within your AOR include the following areas and their support devices (not an exhaustive list): visitor management platform, electronic access control system, video management system, mass communication platform, offline electronic key access, integration of security platforms, long-range readers for parking areas, body worn camera platforms, autonomous devices for surveillance and interdiction, anomalous behavior detection and investigation, continual improvement of such systems via data analytics, readiness measurement via TTX and live exercises, etc. 

• Technical security activities including self delivered and third party security solutions.

• Maintain and upkeep site security plans and implement new FAL Security Plans.

• Development and creation of the Central Control Room.

Assessments, Support and Deliverables:     25%

• Regular security risk assessments and risk reporting related to security infrastructure.

• You will liaise with the Airbus Security Management team and Airbus’ Security Partners to ensure a standardized and harmonized approach to daily activities and processes are achieved at the Airbus Americas Mobile Manufacturing Final Assembly Line (FAL).

• You will oversee the security infrastructure support for the emergency planning and physical response at the FAL by: 

  • Ensuring suitable and sufficient technical support measures are in place for all foreseeable emergencies and the testing thereof, 

  • Liaising with the FAL’s Fire & Emergency Services Manager and Site Security Operations Manager to ensure proper and adequate coordination between armed security, fire and rescue service providers, and the supporting technology solutions are in place, efficient and effective.

• Assist to fulfill the requirements laid out in the Airbus Security directives, identifying gaps and improvements and implementing the solutions. This will be accomplished in large part by your participation as a physical security representative during construction / expansion / improvement projects, ensuring standards and requirements are met.

• Responsible for capturing  all relevant risks using the Airbus Risk Management process then identifying and implementing suitable mitigation measures. Ensure all risks are periodically and routinely reviewed when necessary as part of a continual improvement process.

• Support all security activities and security initiatives.

• Support all Airbus lean initiatives and in particular organize and manage go-look-see process confirmation and report on findings on a weekly basis.

Professional Development, Compliance and Budgeting:      20%

• Maintain oversight and control of the operational security budget (Opex and Capex) in accordance with the Airbus Americas Director of Security Operations’ directives. This includes the creation, management and good receipts of relevant AOR purchase orders. 

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with relevant external organizations and law enforcement agencies in alignment with the Site Security Operations Manager. (Mobile Airport Authority, TSA, CBP, Mobile Police, others).

• Enforce service provider’s compliance related to contractual work package agreements.

• Participate in the Airbus Crisis Management Team as an alternate when needed

• Maintain currency in security technological advances, best practices and lead activities to identify efficient, innovative and cost effective security solutions to emerging challenges. 

• Developing strong customer relations with the client leadership team.

• Develop effective partnerships with Facilities and HR and all other Airbus business areas as required.

Additional Responsibilities: 

Other duties as assigned:   5%

• Investigation of theft and fraud allegations, near misses and road traffic collisions.

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc security checks including physical security penetration testing.

• Produce monthly reports as required.

• Active participation in local, trans-divisional and transnational security working groups as required.

• You will deliver effective and targeted security education and awareness campaigns to the staff, contractors, risk sharing partners and visitors. You will bring your knowledge and experience to the team to help develop and improve our process and procedures within the FAL change management process and via the creation of written processes and procedures.

    

 

Your boarding pass:

• Bachelor degree  in an applicable field of study.

• Experience Required: 5+ years in security management or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years in technology based security applications (design, integration, use, and/or implementation).

• Preferred: Comprehensive experience in computer skills, G-SUITE. 

• Experience with managing a security contractor is desirable but not essential.

• Industrial manufacturing security and/or law enforcement experience is a plus.

• Required: FAA Part 107 and/or 108 Class License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. 

• Travel Required: 5% Domestic and International.

• Required: Demonstrable application in the use of security risk assessment to define a mitigation measure.

• Complementary skills in risk management and emergency planning.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to analyze and assess complex issues.

• Proven ability to manage several critical tasks simultaneously while operating in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• Proven ability to grasp technology solutions in an integrated site + national/international enterprise security posture.

• Preferred: Demonstrable application in the use of security risk assessment to define a mitigation measure.

• Complementary skills in risk management and emergency planning.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to analyze and assess complex issues.

• Proven ability to manage several critical tasks simultaneously while operating in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

• Proven ability to grasp technology solutions in an integrated site + national/international enterprise security posture.

• Required: English Preferred: Bilingual.

• Google Suite (GMail, Chat, Meet, Slides, Sheets, Calendar).

• This position will be heavily involved in the daily operations decision making. It will have a significant impact and help guide strategic decision making via recommendations and risk assessments.

Physical Requirements:
 

• 95% on Site at Mobile FAL
• Daily, able to see and read a computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Daily, able to hear, to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Daily, able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools.
• At least once a month, able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• At least once a month, able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• At least once a month, able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Several times weekly, able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on a computer.
• Several times weekly, able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Several times weekly, able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• 5% of the time able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Multiple times daily, able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Physical Security

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Job Posting End Date: 05.30.2025

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