Physical Security Systems Risk Assessor

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Physical Security Systems Risk Assessor to join a leading organisation operating across complex security environments. You will conduct on-site assessments, review CCTV, access control and intrusion detection, and produce detailed risk reports with actionable recommendations.

The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, developing risk mitigation strategies and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical security, security consultancy, risk assessment or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control and intrusion detection.
• Experience conducting site/building security assessments.
• Strong understanding of security system design and integration.
• Experience identifying vulnerabilities and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• PSP or CPP certification would be advantageous.
• Risk management or ISO 31000 qualifications would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site physical security assessments of buildings and facilities.
• Assess CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and wider security systems.
• Evaluate systems' ability to deter, detect, delay and respond to threats.
• Identify vulnerabilities across building design, security systems and operations.
• Review security designs, installation records, maintenance documentation and procedures.
• Assess security system integration and operational effectiveness.
• Develop practical recommendations to reduce identified risks.
• Recommend system upgrades, improved procedures and physical security enhancements.
• Produce detailed risk assessment reports with findings and recommendations.
• Present findings to technical and senior stakeholders.
• Use crime statistics and open-source intelligence to support assessments.

Skills

Physical security

Security consultancy

Risk assessment

CCTV

Access control

Intrusion detection

Security system design

Risk mitigation

Reporting

Communication

PSP/CPP certification

ISO 31000

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Physical Security Systems Risk Assessor for our client, a leading organisation operating across complex physical security environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physical security professional to assess security systems, identify vulnerabilities and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site physical security assessments of buildings and facilities.
• Assess CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and wider security systems.
• Evaluate systems' ability to deter, detect, delay and respond to threats.
• Identify vulnerabilities across building design, security systems and operations.
• Review security designs, installation records, maintenance documentation and procedures.
• Assess security system integration and operational effectiveness.
• Develop practical recommendations to reduce identified risks.
• Recommend system upgrades, improved procedures and physical security enhancements.
• Produce detailed risk assessment reports with findings and recommendations.
• Present findings to technical and senior stakeholders.
• Use crime statistics and open-source intelligence to support assessments.

Criteria

• Experience in physical security, security consultancy, risk assessment or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control and intrusion detection.
• Experience conducting site/building security assessments.
• Strong understanding of security system design and integration.
• Experience identifying vulnerabilities and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• HVM, blast or ballistic protection experience would be advantageous.
• PSP or CPP certification would be advantageous.
• Risk management or ISO 31000 qualifications would be desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work across complex physical security environments.
• Exposure to a broad range of security technologies and projects.
• Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and influence security strategy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.

And so much more...