Security Operations Manager at Johnson Mirmiran Thompson

El Paso, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical security, Risk assessment, Vulnerability assessment, Access control systems, Intrusion detection systems, Emergency preparedness, Incident response, Regulatory compliance, NERC CIP, Infrastructure protection, Project management, Cost control, Contractor management, Security training, Crisis response

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: JMT is seeking a Security Operations Manager to be responsible for planning, directing, and managing security operations across utility facilities, critical infrastructure, and operational environments. This role ensures the protection of personnel, assets, and systems through implementation of physical security programs, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation strategies, and emergency response coordination. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Maintain excellent relationships with clients, building occupants, architects/engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies and law enforcement. * Lead and coordinate security personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams supporting infrastructure protection. * Develop, implement, and manage physical security programs for utility assets (generation, transmission, substations, facilities) * Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and compliance inspections to identify and mitigate threats * Oversee access control systems (ACS), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and surveillance operations * Manage incident response, reporting, and corrective action tracking, ensuring timely resolution and documentation * Coordinate and lead emergency preparedness programs, including COOP, ATFP, and crisis response exercises * Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, DHS, DoD (as applicable), and corporate security standards * Develop and deliver security training programs for personnel and stakeholders * Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and metrics on security posture and operational readiness * Support capital improvement and infrastructure projects by integrating security requirements into planning and execution * Perform other duties as required to support organizational security and operational objectives * Manage project schedules of assigned projects from inception to close out * Run project job-site meetings * Review contractor work in place to ensure compliance with plans and specifications * Review and approval of contractor monthly requisitions and invoices * Efficient change order management and cost control * Report on project issues and provide status updates * Perform other duties as may be required

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Responsibilities

The Security Operations Manager will plan and direct physical security programs for utility facilities and critical infrastructure. They are responsible for conducting risk assessments, managing security personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.