International Security Manager (Remote)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. An active and existing U.S. government-issued Secret level security clearance is required after day 1.

About the role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a senior security executive to serve as the regional lead for security risk management, life safety, and emergency response across a portfolio of assigned sites. This role provides strategic governance and consultative oversight to ensure the safety and resiliency of operations within a designated region. Reporting to the Director of Security and Risk Mitigation, the incumbent serves as the primary regional authority, standardizing security protocols while adapting to the unique headcount, operational hours, and functional requirements of each facility.

This role is remote, with employees working primarily offsite (from home). Extensive mobility is required, with travel approximately 60% of the time across the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate security operations across the assigned region to ensure the proactive protection of high-value assets, proprietary information, and personnel.
• Serve as the primary Behavioral Subject Matter Expert for the regional Threat Management Team (TMT), applying advanced human-factors analysis to workplace threat assessments and high-risk separations.
• Conduct critical risk assessments and threat analysis within the assigned region to align security offerings with the broader business strategy.
• Lead regional security for trade shows, special events, board meetings, and other executive services in alignment with established key employee security programs.
• Oversee the security lifecycle for new facility construction and upgrades within the region, ensuring sites are hardened against emerging threat vectors.
• Provide advisory oversight of local security budgets and manage regional Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure optimal vendor performance and resource allocation.
• Manage complex, confidential investigative support efforts at the direction of the Office of General Counsel to limit exposure to regulatory liability.
• Align with Business Resiliency and Crisis Management (BRCM) to standardize emergency management processes across the region and provide in-person leadership for large-scale events in coordination with local Site Incident Support Teams (SIST).
• Regularly assess security interdependencies with multi-disciplinary partners to define alternative approaches that maintain a positive employee work experience while ensuring safety.
• Build strategic relationships with law enforcement, intelligence bodies, and private-sector counterparts to maintain a 24/7 operational security posture.
• Design customized security learning curricula and mentor site-level personnel to ensure the continuous maturation of regional expertise and succession planning.
• Continuously monitor the regional landscape to anticipate and prioritize potential emerging risks and threat vectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing corporate security programs, and developing SOPs and process documentation.
• Active U.S. government-issued Secret level security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive international commercial security experience.
• Active U.S. government-issued Secret level security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security, Business Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Certifications: ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ATAP Certified Threat Manager (CTM), ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner, ISACA Certified Information Security Manager, Physical Security Professional (PSP), or similar.
• Project coordination experience with the ability to work across government officials, contractors, and internal teams.
• Strong knowledge of integrated electronic security systems such as Access Control Systems (ACS), Closed-Circuit Surveillance (CSS/VSS), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Strong knowledge of federal regulations and industry security standards and frameworks.
• Knowledge of emerging threats, security technologies, and industry trends.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and principles (CORE/ACE, Six Sigma).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and interact across a matrix environment of executive leadership, suppliers, and contractors.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $132,400 – $251,600 USD. The range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and/or company performance).

Specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.