Site Security Systems (Asst) Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Site Security Systems Assistant Manager to join our team based in Kinston, NC.

The Site Security Systems (Assistant) Manager (SSSM) will be responsible for implementing physical security plans at  a potential Airbus Affiliate located in Kinston, NC. The SSAM’s primary role will be to support the Site Security Manager (SSM) by completing assigned managerial tasks and providing oversight and direction of protection of people, processes, and physical assets. 

This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the “Kinston Affiliate”). The SSSM would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate.

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.

Your Challenges:

Plan, initiate and supervise site Security Programs: 40%

• Ensure compliance of the Kinston Affiliate site with State and Federal legislation and regulatory requirements, including Airport, Transportation Security Administration (Aviation and Transportation Safety Act - ATSA) and CPB (Customs and Border Protection, and with Airbus Corporate directives pertaining to all Airbus affiliates.

• Maintain knowledge of current security technology and trends to ensure implementation of products.

• Assist the SSM with control of the operational site security budget (Opex and Capex) and in accordance with the NewCo Senior Management and Airbus Americas, Inc. Head of Security Operations directives.

• Maintain and ensure contractual compliance and Kinston Affiliate Business Policy in the following services:  guarding, surveillance, reception, remote surveillance, security administration, office security services, monitoring activities (anti-intrusion, video, access control system etc.) transport, and aviation & maritime security.

• Respond to security incidents, investigate breaches and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences. 

• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities. Recommend improvements in security posture and procedures. 

• Create and track purchase orders for various security provided items and maintain a database to ensure budget alignment. 

• Liaise with external security staff (contractors) to ensure compliance, quality and consistency with contracted services that are in line with Airbus Affiliate policies, and local, federal, airport, CBP  and TSA requirements. 

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