Here's the Role:

Are you a physical security leader with a passion for building cutting edge security measures? We are seeking a Physical Security Systems Manager to join our Critical Infrastructure Protection team. This role is responsible for designing and implementing physical protections across all LCRA facilities. You will lead a team that uncovers vulnerabilities, develops security mitigations, and manages projects that protect some of the state’s most critical assets. We’re looking for someone who strives for excellence and demonstrates our core values of safety, respect, service, initiative, and integrity in everything they do. If you’re looking to join a phenomenal company with outstanding benefits, training, and purpose-driven work, then this is the role for you!

Competitive pay range: $122,000 - $149,100 per year.

This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range. Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Build and maintain comprehensive enterprise physical security design and equipment standards.
• Serve as a key member of the physical security assessment team to identify threats and vulnerabilities at LCRA facilities.
• Design layered security systems that reduce overall security risk.
• Oversee the implementation of physical security projects from statement of work development to installation and acceptance testing.
• Develop close working relationships with other security groups, facility managers, engineers, and technology teams to ensure program success.
• Help us test and select the next generation of physical security hardware and systems.

How You’re Qualified:

• Twelve or more years of experience in a combination of electronic security system design, security system project management, performance of complex security assessments, or other relevant experience, including three years of leadership responsibility.
• A degree(s) in security management, criminal justice or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Class C Driver License
• Successful completion of criminal background check
• Pass the CJIS fingerprint-based background investigation according to the State of Texas standards
• Maintain currency with all CJIS training requirements

How You’ll Stand Out:

• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• SIA Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification.
• Active SECRET security clearance within the last two years.
• Prior physical security experience at dams, power plants, electric substations, natural gas facilities, and critical operations centers.

How We’ll Support You:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $122,000.00 - $149,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person