Security Specialist

Purpose

The Security Specialist owns the administration and continuous improvement of the company’s physical access-control, visitor, and export-control access programs at the Torrance site. You will evaluate security risks, operational requirements, and compliance obligations; exercise independent judgment on access and control decisions; develop policies and procedures; and partner with the Site Security Manager to strengthen the company’s overall security posture.

The Role

Exercises independent authority to approve or deny access, resolve access exceptions, authorize surveillance footage release, and determine findings in security reviews. Implements improvements to access levels and controls within the established access framework, and brings significant changes to the access architecture, policy, or security strategy to the Site Security Manager for alignment.

• Access program ownership. Design and maintain the access-level structure for the physical access-control and video surveillance platforms. Approve or deny access to restricted and export-controlled areas, conduct periodic access reviews, and resolve access exceptions and escalations. Set access standards for onboarding, transfers, and terminations in coordination with People Ops, Facilities, and IT.
• Export-control and restricted-area safeguards. Design and implement the physical and administrative controls that protect export-controlled information, technology, and hardware. Establish access eligibility requirements, including U.S.-person verification when applicable, and maintain the related safeguards, signage, and records.
• Risk assessment and improvement. Evaluate security gaps, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and select and implement improvements to security controls within the established access framework. Partner with the Site Security Manager on changes that significantly alter the access design or security strategy.
• Policy and procedure development. Develop and revise security policies, SOPs, post orders, and visitor and contractor requirements, aligned with company security strategy. Advise managers on applying security requirements to operational situations.
• Audits, investigations, and compliance. Conduct and lead security incident reviews and internal inspections. Determine findings and root causes, recommend corrective actions to management, and authorize release of surveillance footage for authorized safety, compliance, or investigative requests.
• Security-awareness program. Design the security-awareness curriculum and briefings, set completion requirements, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide guidance to employees and leaders.
• Protect sensitive, confidential, proprietary, export-controlled, and security-related information.
• Perform other security program duties consistent with the role.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government (USG) security clearance.
• Associate degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions on security and access matters.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, including the ability to develop clear procedures, training materials, and professional communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to time-sensitive security matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, emergency management, or a related discipline.
• Experience administering access-control, video surveillance, or visitor-management systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, technology, or another regulated environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. export-control requirements, including ITAR and EAR.
• Experience conducting physical-security audits, investigations, risk assessments, or compliance reviews.
• Experience developing and delivering security-awareness training.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily onsite in a professional office and active manufacturing environment. Exposure may include moderate noise, moving equipment, production activity, and areas requiring personal protective equipment and compliance with site safety rules. 
• Regular collaboration with manufacturing leaders, employees, technical subject-matter experts, people partners, and vendors is required. Occasional travel between company locations and schedule flexibility to observe or support multiple manufacturing shifts may be required. 
• The employee routinely uses a computer and standard office and security equipment and must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively in person and through digital channels. 
• Work may require employee to lift and carry security equipment, supplies, or packages weighing up to 25 pounds.