Head of Industrial and Physical Security

at R2S in Camden, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Head of Industrial and Physical Security About This Opportunity

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S), a dynamic and fast-growing joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael, is seeking a results-driven and strategic Head of Industrial and Physical Security to lead our comprehensive security operations. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the execution of critical defense programs—including Iron Dome AUR production, Marine Corps Medium Range Intercept (MRIC), and next-generation Air Defense systems—while ensuring the highest standards of industrial and physical security.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional to make a meaningful impact on national defense initiatives. You'll serve as the senior security leader and primary interface for our security function, providing strategic direction, risk-based recommendations, and senior-level oversight to management and company leadership.

As an Associate Director level position, you will serve as a key security advisor and primary executive interface to the company's Security Management Official and additional company leaders. You'll be the primary point of contact for government security stakeholders, legal counsel, and external security providers on all matters related to industrial security, FOCI, physical security, and security risk management. This role offers significant influence over strategic security decisions and the opportunity to shape security culture across a dynamic, mission-critical organization.

Key Responsibilities Industrial Security Leadership

Lead day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the company's industrial security program in accordance with

NISPOM, DCSA

requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies

Directly manage and mentor Facility Security Officers, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, performance expectations, and professional development pathways

Oversee implementation and ongoing compliance with the company's FOCI mitigation program, including governance, reporting, access controls, and security procedures

Serve as the primary executive liaison between the Security Management Official and senior company leadership

Act as a key point of contact with DCSA and other government security stakeholders on industrial security and FOCI matters

Advise leadership on security risks, compliance issues, emerging threats, and recommended mitigation measures

Lead security assessments, audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure security policies, procedures, records, and reporting accurately reflect applicable government and contractual requirements

Physical Security and Guard Force Oversight

Oversee comprehensive physical security programs protecting personnel, facilities, classified and sensitive information, and company property

Maintain effective access control, visitor management, badging, alarm, surveillance, and other physical security measures

Manage the company's contracted guard-force vendor, including performance evaluation, staffing, service levels, compliance, and contract requirements

Ensure guard-force operations meet company, contractual, regulatory, and government requirements

Assess physical security risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures

Security Operations and Incident Response

Oversee investigations and response to security incidents, including unauthorized access, security violations, threats, theft, property loss, and other security-related events

Maintain security-related emergency, contingency, and incident response plans

Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services, government agencies, legal counsel, Human Resources, and other stakeholders as appropriate

Support security awareness initiatives and promote a culture of security accountability throughout the organization

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, National Security, or related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered

12+ years of progressive experience in industrial security, corporate security, defense contracting, government security, military security, law enforcement, intelligence, or a related field

Demonstrated experience supporting or leading security programs within a cleared defense contractor or similarly regulated environment

Direct experience with

NISPOM, DCSA

requirements, and FOCI mitigation

Experience managing security personnel and overseeing contracted security or guard-force services

Strong understanding of industrial and physical security, risk management, investigations, and incident response

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership, government officials, legal counsel, and external security providers

Excellent leadership, communication, judgment, and organizational skills

DoD Secret level clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as an FSO, senior industrial security professional, or security leader within a cleared defense contractor

Experience administering or supporting a government-approved FOCI mitigation arrangement

Familiarity with 32 CFR Part 117 and DCSA security requirements

Professional certification such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or other relevant credentials

Prior military, federal law enforcement, intelligence, or national security experience

Position Details

Location:

Prefer within Washington DC or Central region of the

U.S. R2S

offices located in Arlington, Virginia 22202 and Camden, AR 71701

Work Arrangement:

Remote-Eligible with regular travel to R2S office locations

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Clearance:

Secret level

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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