Regional Security Director (Remote) at RTX in East Hartford, CT

Regional Security Director (Remote) Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-A ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG A Date Posted: 2026-05-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-A ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG A Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You Will Do: 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 approximately 10 assigned sites. This Associate Director 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. Key Responsibilities Regional Strategic Governance: Direct and coordinate security operations across the assigned region to ensure the proactive protection of high-value assets, proprietary information, and personnel. Behavioral SME & Threat Management: 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. Structural Risk Analysis: Conduct critical risk assessments and threat analysis within the assigned region to align security offerings with the broader business strategy. Travel & Event Protection: Lead regional security for trade shows, special events, board meetings, and other executive services in alignment with established key employee security programs. Capital Infrastructure & Site Resiliency: Oversee the security lifecycle for new facility construction and upgrades within the region, ensuring sites are hardened against emerging threat vectors. Fiscal & Supplier Oversight: Provide advisory oversight of local security budgets and manage regional Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure optimal vendor performance and resource allocation. Internal Governance & Investigative Support: Manage complex, confidential investigative support efforts at the direction of the Office of General Counsel to limit exposure to regulatory liability. Crisis Management & SIST Coordination: 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). Culture & Employee Experience: Regularly assess security interdependencies with multi-disciplinary partners to define alternative approaches that maintain a positive employee work experience while ensuring safety. Liaison & Intelligence Synthesis: Build strategic relationships with law enforcement, intelligence bodies, and private-sector counterparts to maintain a 24/7 operational security posture. Talent Development: Design customized security learning curricula and mentor site-level personnel to ensure the continuous maturation of regional expertise and succession planning. Strategic Horizon Scanning: Continuously monitor the regional landscape to anticipate and prioritize potential emerging risks and threat vectors. Extensive Mobility: This role requires a high degree of operational presence, necessitating travel approximately 60% of the time across the assigned region. Qualifications You Must Have: Advanced degree and 10+ years of Military, Law Enforcement, Fire & Life Safety, Security, Site Risk Management, Intelligence, Cybersecurity or related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 14+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 16+ years of relevant industry experience. 5+ years of experience developing and managing large-scale, protective programs in complex threat environments.5+ years of management experience or leading teams, ideally working within the Aerospace or Defense industry. 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 a Secret level security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: Active U.S. government issued Secret level security clearance a plus 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 accreditation, Physical Security Professional (PSP), or similar. Project coordination experience with ability to coordinate 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). Proven experience conducting security assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies. Strong knowledge of federal regulations and industry security standards and framework. Knowledge of emerging, threats, security technologies, and industry trends. Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and principles (CORE/ACE, SixSigma). Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and interact across a matrix environment of executive leadership, suppliers, and contractors. What is my Role Type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Learn More and Apply! As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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