Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Security Operations Lead and Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) supports our physical security operations, executive protection program, and industrial security compliance. This role partners with the Director, Industrial Security & Global Security Operations to safeguard personnel, facilities, assets, and sensitive programs through security governance, operational execution, and continuous improvement.

Under the direction of the Director, Industrial Security & Global Security Operations you'll work from our Milwaukee, WI Global HQ in a hybrid schedule.

Your Responsibilities:

Industrial Security & AFSO Responsibilities

• Be an Assistant FSO for a non-possessing facility, partnering with the FSO to administer our Industrial Security Program following NISPOM requirements.
• Process and manage personnel security clearance activities, including submissions, onboarding, and debriefings.
• Support classified contract execution by helping ensure applicable security requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain required industrial security documentation, including training records, DD254s, and materials needed for DCSA reviews, self-inspections, and internal audits.
• Monitor evolving government security requirements and benchmark with the industrial security community to recommend process improvements to strengthen and support a mature, compliant, and industry-aligned industrial security program.

Global Security Program Support

• Support Global Security Program administration, including documentation, KPI tracking, provider coordination, benchmarking, and program improvement efforts relating to executive protection, crisis management, and threat assessment, among other aspects of the program.
• Participate in routine and ad hoc meetings with other teams, partners, and vendors to manage projects, identify program enhancements, and support modernization or automation opportunities.
• Lead different security projects, crisis management initiatives, and other Global Security program responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Security Systems

• Support enterprise physical security systems strategy, including access control, video management, benchmarking, administration, modernization, and enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with the Global Security Systems Lead and security systems personnel to identify and mitigate issues, track system health, maintain accurate inventory, and report operational metrics.
• Help with the design, implementation, and project management of physical security systems across company locations.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.
• A valid drivers license.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 3+ years of relevant government experience or 5+ years of security industry experience
• Active Top-Secret eligibility or the ability to obtain post-employment.
• Experience managing sensitive documentation and working within compliance-driven deadlines
• Experience in government with a solid network of contacts.
• Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and DCSA assessments.
• Experience managing physical security systems (e.g., access control, video management) at a multi-site organization.
• Executive Protection experience or training.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.