Job Description

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Texas Instruments is seeking a Security Manager for our South Portland, Maine manufacturing site (MFAB). This Security Manager is responsible for the administrative supervision and operational leadership of the physical security organization. Responsibilities include oversight of security operations, contract guard force management, and the planning and execution of security infrastructure and technology projects. This individual develops, implements, and maintains security policies, procedures, and standards to protect people, assets, facilities, and operations while ensuring compliance with corporate requirements and regulatory obligations.

The MFAB Security Manager will partner cross-functionally with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, IT, and business leadership to proactively identify risk, implement mitigation strategies, and deliver a professional, performance-driven security program. This individual manages, develops, and evaluates personnel and vendors to ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the functions, manuals and documentation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day physical security operations including access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, visitor management, key control, and perimeter security
• Manage contract guard force performance, staffing levels, training standards, post orders, and daily supervision
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses; develop mitigation plans and track corrective actions
• Coordinate emergency response activities and support crisis management and business continuity programs
• Serve as subject matter expert for physical security systems including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and monitoring platforms
• Lead security infrastructure and technology projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, testing, and handoff to operations
• Participate in security design reviews for new construction and renovation projects to ensure layered security principles are embedded early
• Manage third-party vendors and integrators, including development of SOWs, SLAs, KPIs, performance reviews, and invoice validation
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
• Develop and track security metrics including incident trends, response times, guard performance, system uptime, and project milestones
• Provide executive-ready reporting and briefings on security risks, incidents, and program performance
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements to mature the security program
• Promote a culture of safety, vigilance, professionalism, and accountability
• Willing and able to be responsive during nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents and operations dictate

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of progressive experience in physical or corporate security operations
• 2 years managing contract guard services and third-party vendors
• Willing and able to be responsive during nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents and operations dictate

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading security-related projects (e.g., access control, CCTV, perimeter security, system upgrades, or construction support)
• Experience conducting investigations and managing incident response
• Working knowledge of physical security systems, risk assessment methodologies, and security operations best practices
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, post orders, and escalation protocols
• Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, PMP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting complex or critical operational environments (manufacturing, data centers, logistics, R&D, corporate campuses, or similar)
• Experience participating in security design reviews for new construction or major renovations
• Strong vendor management experience including SOW development, SLA/KPI oversight, budgeting, and performance audits
• Experience building dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting
• Demonstrated ability to drive program maturity and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong cross-functional partnership experience with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, and IT