Job Description

Site Security Manager

Date: May 17, 2025

Location:Garden Grove, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!

Job Summary

The Site Security Manager will be responsible for ensuring the protection of the People, Assets, Information and Reputation of the GKNA site. The Site Security Manager will have the experience, capability and capacity to manage physical and Information Security and provide operational direction and support to the site through the delivery of a security risk management program.  This will enable the site to play its part in enabling GKN Aerospace to meet its business priorities, contractual and regulatory obligations and maintain its ‘License to Operate.’

Internal collaboration with the Central Security Team (CST), Defense Business Line Security Lead (BLSL) and functional stakeholders will be key to understanding the risks and delivering solutions which support the site.  Where appropriate, liaison with Contracting Authorities and customer peers will ensure that expectations are understood and obligations met. The Site Security Manager will act as the point of contact for all security aspects at the site, providing advice and support, driving governance & compliance, managing physical and technical security improvement programs, monitoring travel security risks, security incident reporting, conducting investigations and delivering training and awareness programs across the site.

Job Responsibilities

Accountable to the Site Director/VP of Operations for the effective delivery of Security Risk Management across the site by:

• Managing operational security at the site on daily basis.
• Conducting an annual (more frequent if required) Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment to identify security risks and ensure that appropriate and proportionate controls which comply with group standards and meet contractual, legal and regulatory requirements are implemented.
• Development and implementation of site security plans, manuals, processes and procedures.
• Management of third party manned guarding & technical security systems providers
• Conducting regular reviews and evaluating the effectiveness of controls and managing a program of continuous improvement.
• Liaison with the site Leadership Team, Business Line Security Lead, the Central Security Team and other relevant GKNA stakeholders.
• Liaison with Contracting Authorities (CA) and other government bodies and local law enforcement agencies.
• Work closely with HR to ensure that Personnel Security Clearance requirements are understood and met. 
• Information Security – effectively managing the creation; handling; sharing; transfer, communication and disposal of controlled data and information, in accordance with regulatory and GKNA Physical Information Security Standard requirements. 
• Delivering Security Training and Awareness programs.
• Providing guidance and advice to international travelers.
• Security Incident reporting and conducting investigations where appropriate.
• Ownership of the site Incident Management Plan and processes.

Job Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Operations Management, Business, Security or related fields of study; Will consider High School Diploma or GED and 9+ years of direct professional experience in Security Management or related fields, in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of experience in Security Management, Law Enforcement, Operations, or related industries. 
• Proven capability and capacity to absorb/take-on security responsibilities.
• Understanding and working-knowledge of Threat & Risk Assessment methodology and process.
• Understanding of physical and technical security controls.
• Experience in the development of Plans, Processes, Procedures and Projects.
• Experience managing third-party contractors.
• Understanding and working-knowledge of Information security risks, controls and interdependencies.
• Experience managing and briefing international travelers on potential security risks and response procedures.
• Experience in emergency and incident management with strong ability to work under pressure.
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience of Security Risk Management in GKN Aerospace or previous role. 
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - an effective communicator both written and verbal skills.
• SIA/CPP or equivalent security qualification.
• Investigations experience.
• Knowledge of Data Protection practices.
• Experience of budgetary management.
  

Compensation Data

Annual Salary: $121,006.00

Why Join Us:

• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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