Operations Security Manager

Operations Security Manager

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs Global Security & Resilience (GS&R) provides physical, technical, travel and programmatic security, and resilience capabilities to support Jacobs business. We are looking for an Operations Security Manager to deliver the Area of Responsibility (AOR) Security Program in line with Jacobs Business Management System (BMS) and provide risk-based, intelligence driven operational and tactical support (developing and sustaining an intelligence network). This role is geographically flexible in the US. Candidates must be able to obtain US national government security clearance.

As an Operations Security Manager, you will :

• Adhere to security policies, in line with national / international standards and corporate guidelines.
• Supporting role in Jacobs Enterprise Security Management System. Provide high-end consultation on physical security technology and associated peripheral systems, such as mass communications and visitor management systems.
• Support and facilitate planning and delivery activities to ensure site security, design and operations for the protection of employees, physical assets and information in coordination with Operations, IT and Real Estate.
• Aid GS&R and Operational leadership with electronic security and life safety systems.
• Conduct site security assessments and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide support for unclassified, proprietary, and government required security systems as appropriate.
• Monitor and track risk trends, providing guidance and support to operations and travelers.
• Review, monitor and deconflict processes and protocols relating to the delivery of GS&R support Jacobs, ensur compliance with company standards, contractual obligations, regulatory and legal requirements across AOR.
• Manage AOR security incidents, engaging and supporting operational leadership, during routine, emergency and crisis situations, ensuring effective business continuity.
• Compile and submit reports and management information as required.
• Engage with, understanding and supporting business operations and provide key security advice and inputs, as part of the GS&R team to help secure profitable growth.
• Assist the GSR leadership when advising the business within their AOR on specific matters related to the delivery of security support.
• Ensure security operational parameters for delivering security services to the AOR.
• Evaluating and managing a variety of security deliverables and pro-active programs designed to anticipate and minimize Jacobs exposure to potential security threats and determine appropriate responses.
• Assist with oversights and guidance on investigations to resolve allegations of regulatory non-compliance, criminal activity, serious violations of corporate policy and serious acts of impropriety.
• Conduct operational reviews and supporting audits of BMS delivery and compliance, incident rates and crime trends, to evaluate the efficacy of existing programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships within AOR government and non-government agencies, industry partners, supply chain members and service providers.
• Engage in comprehensive analysis of security events and determining any impacts, potential or otherwise to Jacobs operations, as well as mitigation planning.
• Contribute to the development for the delivery of electronic security and life safety systems for practical application to support Emergency, Crisis Management and Business Continuity.
• Maintain functional knowledge of deployed electronic security and life safety system technologies, as well as delivery solutions design to include available Jacobs network related hardware, software and data plans.
• Support annual reviews, develop and enhance GS&R security programs.
• Deputize for Region Security leads during periods of absence.

Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future big and small, global, and local.

Here's what you'll need :

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 07, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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Dallas

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