Security Manager

What You'll Do

• Security Operations Leadership Provide leadership and oversight for security operations across four Austin-area facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop security personnel and contract security providers while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer service.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support employee development and succession planning.
• Ensure consistent implementation of corporate security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Risk Management & Security Strategy Conduct site risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop and execute annual site security plans aligned with corporate objectives and business needs.
• Identify emerging security threats and implement appropriate countermeasures to protect people, facilities, intellectual property, and critical assets.
• Partner with business leaders to balance security requirements with operational effectiveness.
• Physical Security & Technology Oversee physical security systems, including: Access control systems Video management and CCTV systems Intrusion detection systems Visitor management platforms Security reporting and analytics tools Evaluate and recommend security technology enhancements and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure proper maintenance, testing, and operational effectiveness of all site security systems.
• Investigations & Incident Management Lead and manage investigations involving theft, workplace violence, misconduct, policy violations, fraud, security breaches, and other incidents.
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, document findings, and prepare investigative reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Manage incident response activities and ensure timely reporting, corrective actions, and lessons learned reviews.
• Analyze security trends and implement proactive measures to reduce risk.
• Crisis Management & Business Continuity Lead site preparedness efforts related to emergency response, crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Serve as a key security advisor during crisis situations and critical incidents.
• Develop and conduct emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and training programs.
• Coordinate response efforts with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, Operations, and external first responders.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Executive Support Build strong partnerships with site leadership, manufacturing teams, engineering organizations, HR, Legal, Facilities, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor regarding security risks, mitigation strategies, and investment priorities.
• Present security metrics, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support regional and global security initiatives as required.
• Financial & Project Management Manage security budgets, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Lead security projects from planning through implementation while ensuring timely delivery and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum six years of progressive experience in corporate security, industrial security, law enforcement, military service, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing security personnel, contractors, or cross-functional teams.
• Experience conducting investigations and managing security incidents.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and security best practices.
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and other physical security technologies.
• Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Preferred Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, logistics, critical infrastructure, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated operational environments.
• Experience protecting intellectual property, managing insider threat risks, and securing critical assets.
• Experience with budget management, forecasting, and capital project execution.
• Experience supporting compliance programs such as ISO 15408/Common Criteria, C-TPAT, CFATS, SOX, or similar frameworks.
• Experience leading business continuity, emergency management, and crisis response programs.
• Preferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable: Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Physical Security Professional (PSP) Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) Ideal Candidate Profile The successful candidate will: Be a proven leader who can operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on environments.
• Have experience managing multi-site security operations.
• Demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and developing people.
• Be comfortable influencing executives and presenting security recommendations to senior leadership.
• Successfully balance security requirements with business objectives.
• Use data, metrics, and analysis to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate measurable accomplishments in reducing risk, improving security performance, and delivering operational results.
• What Success Looks Like Within the first 12 months, the successful candidate will: Establish trusted relationships with site and regional leadership.
• Evaluate and strengthen site security programs and risk mitigation strategies.
• Improve security metrics, reporting, and operational visibility.
• Enhance emergency preparedness and crisis response readiness.
• Develop a high-performing security team focused on accountability, customer service, and business partnership.
• Deliver measurable improvements in security effectiveness while supporting operational excellence.
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• NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-97b2