Security Manager (Physical/Operational)

Hyve Company Overview 

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.  

Role Summary

The Security Manager will support the organization’s physical security, incident response, investigations, asset protection, and operational risk programs for Tracy, CA. This role oversees a contracted guard force, drives strategic initiatives, ensures compliance with internal and external standards, and protects people, facilities, assets, and operations across the Tracy location.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Security & Asset Protection

• Oversee physical security programs across all facilities, including access control, surveillance, perimeter protection, and guard force operations.
• Lead asset management and asset protection strategies to reduce loss, theft, and misuse of company property.
• Conduct and oversee penetration testing, security risk analysis (SRA) and facility vulnerability assessments (FVA).
• Develop and maintain facility counter‑terrorism measures, threat mitigation plans, and protective design standards.

Incident Management & Investigations

• Direct the response to security incidents, ensuring timely escalation, documentation, and resolution.
• Lead internal investigations involving theft, misconduct, workplace violence, fraud, or policy violations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services, and external partners as required.

Operational Security & Intelligence

• Support the US West and company security intelligence program, including threat monitoring, geopolitical analysis, and risk forecasting.
• Maintain crisis management frameworks and serve as a key leader during critical events.

Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Manage security audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and metrics for executive leadership and audit committees.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver security training programs for employees, leadership, and specialized teams.
• Oversee drills, tabletop exercises, and readiness assessments for crisis response and emergency procedures.

Leadership & People Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, partners and internal business functions.
• Conduct performance reviews where applicable, set goals, and build a high‑performance culture.

Physical Requirements

A successful candidate for this role may be required to travel between business locations by car and move throughout manufacturing and operational facilities as part of their responsibilities. This can include moving through production areas and other work environments while conducting security assessments, site visits, audits, project management activities, and inspections. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to support individuals in performing these essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security, law enforcement, military, or related fields.
• Experience of supply chain and transportation security.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex security operations.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, incident response, investigations, and risk management.
• Experience with crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work in high‑pressure environments and lead during crises.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in security management, criminal justice, emergency management, or equivalent experience in related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSMP, CPP, PSP, CISSP, CFE, or similar.
• Experience in global operations or multi‑site environments.
• Background in intelligence analysis, counter‑terrorism, or advanced investigations.
• Experience in supply chain security and / or manufacturing environment desirable.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, TAPA, SOC 2, OSHA, DHS, NIST).

Success Profile

A successful candidate will be:

• Strategic, able to design long‑term security programs.
• Operationally strong, capable of leading day‑to‑day security functions.
• Calm under pressure, especially during incidents or crises.
• People‑focused, with a track record of developing high‑performing teams.
• Data‑driven, using metrics and intelligence to guide decisions.
• Go above and beyond – in supporting the Sr Manager in other aspects where required.

Compensation: The anticipated salary for this position is $104,500 - $133,000 annually.Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.

What’s in it for you  

Benefit Insurance  

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• Mental Health Care  

• 401K with match  

• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days  

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Perks at Work

• LEAP Program  

• MyFlexPay 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.