ICS Security

Cyber-Physical Security Manager – Integrated Cyber & Physical Security | Kansas City

Cyber-Physical Security Manager

📍 Location: Kansas City, Missouri (Hybrid / Flexible WFH)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate

Role Overview

This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, physical security, and smart infrastructure. As Cyber-Physical Security Manager, you will design, govern, and evolve integrated security systems that protect people, facilities, data, and operational technologies across corporate and project sites.

You’ll act as a technical authority and strategic advisor, translating cybersecurity frameworks into real-world physical and operational security solutions—while partnering closely with IT Security, SOC, Crisis Response, and facilities leadership.

What You’ll Own

  • Design & Architecture

    • Design scalable, resilient cyber-physical security architectures across corporate and project environments

    • Produce technical specifications for:

      • Access control systems

      • Intrusion detection

      • Video surveillance

      • ICS / OT / IoT and smart building technologies

  • Framework Translation & Compliance

    • Translate security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-82) into technical requirements, procedures, and standards

    • Ensure systems align with federal credentialing and critical infrastructure requirements

  • Risk & Resilience

    • Lead cyber-physical security risk assessments, aligned with enterprise information security risk methodologies

    • Identify vulnerabilities across IT, OT, and physical domains and define mitigation strategies

  • Security Operations & Monitoring

    • Partner with Security Operations Center (SOC), Crisis Management, and Emergency Response teams

    • Enhance monitoring, detection, and response capabilities across physical and cyber environments

    • Integrate physical security platforms with centralized monitoring workflows

  • Enterprise & Smart Building Integration

    • Lead integration of physical security systems with IT and OT platforms

    • Ensure smart building technologies comply with enterprise IT security policies and governance

  • Strategy & Program Development

    • Partner with IT Security leadership to define and execute cyber-physical security strategy

    • Develop and maintain:

      • Security programs

      • Standards & playbooks

      • Operating procedures & checklists

    • Proactively evolve security capabilities to address emerging threats

  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management

    • Own vendor relationships through detailed scopes of work and performance oversight

    • Evaluate and onboard new vendors in line with defined security and operational standards

    • Collaborate cross-functionally with facilities, office management, IT, and security teams

What We’re Looking For

  • 7–10+ years of experience across cyber security, physical security, or integrated security environments

  • Strong background designing and managing enterprise-scale security systems

  • Experience working with OT, ICS, IoT, or smart building technologies

  • Hands-on experience translating security frameworks into operational controls

  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with IT, facilities, operations, and executive stakeholders

  • Strong documentation, governance, and program-building skills

  • Comfortable operating as both technical expert and strategic advisor

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting SOC environments or security monitoring platforms

  • Background in critical infrastructure, construction, large facilities, or multi-site enterprises

  • Familiarity with vendor selection, RFPs, and managed security services

Compensation & Benefits

  • 💰 Base Salary: $107,000 – $134,000

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    • Paid Time Off

    • Retirement Plan

    • Flexible work arrangements

    • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Additional Details

  • Security Clearance Required: No

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible WFH

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth

  • Comfortable owning end-to-end security programs

  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive

  • Passionate about protecting people, assets, and systems in complex, real-world environments