Physical Security Manager

Job overview

The Physical Security Manager role is onsite in Benson, NC; compensation is not specified. Vulcan Elements manufactures American rare-earth permanent magnets for critical industries including defense, aerospace, and automotive, with a focus on national security and economic resiliency. The manager owns physical security operations across multiple sites, with primary focus on the large-scale Benson manufacturing facility. The role develops policies, manages security systems and personnel, assesses risks, and coordinates with IT/OT, HR, Operations, and Facilities to protect people, facilities, and controlled information.

What you'll do

• Manage physical security operations, including video, access control, alarm and environmental sensors, and visitor management
• develop policies, procedures, and post orders aligned with NIST and CMMC requirements
• investigate and respond to incidents
• manage security staff and guard force personnel
• administer badges and access reviews
• assess physical and environmental protection controls and maintain security plan documentation
• manage security platforms and vendors
• conduct facility risk assessments and recommend improvements
• coordinate with IT/OT security, HR, Operations, and Facilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

onsite

physical security manager

facility security

access control

security operations

nist sp 800-53

cmmc

benson nc

vulcan elements

manufacturing facility

u.s. person

security risk assessments

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Multi-site security ownership with primary focus on a large-scale manufacturing facility; U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.

About the employer

Vulcan Elements is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.