Regional Security Specialist

IN553 Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Security Lead to manage physical security, crisis response, and business continuity across offices in the AOR. The role requires daily on-site presence with potential travel to Guidehouse offices domestically.

You will lead access control, monitor video footage, respond to alarms, and coordinate with office leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and security effectiveness. 4–6 years of security experience and a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security or related field.
• 4–6 years in security with physical security and business continuity.
• Experience with risk analysis, BIA, crisis management.
• Knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement security policies at Guidehouse offices within the AOR.
• Oversee access control, badge provisioning, and visitor management.
• Review video footage to support investigations.
• Respond to alarms and conduct regular security audits.
• Support crisis management and business continuity programs.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis response

Business continuity

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Regulatory compliance

Risk analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

OSAC knowledge

Government liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Family: Corporate Services General (India)
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do

Essential role that requires daily on-site presence at their respective Guidehouse offices during business hours and occasionally after business hours. Lead, manage, and implement Guidehouse security policies at Guidehouse offices within their AOR to ensure effective maintenance of security standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Required to travel frequently, and at times on short notice, to Guidehouse offices in their AOR to provide security support. Provide leadership and guidance to Guidehouse staff supporting physical security, and crisis management programs at offices within their AOR. Receive operational physical security requests for support, evaluate the requests for appropriate actions based on Guidehouse security policies, plans and direct actions to remediate physical security requests. Oversee and perform access control tasks to include badge profile creation, programming, printing, revocation, troubleshooting and visitor management. Review video footage and document findings to support internal investigations. Work collaboratively with Guidehouse office leadership to resolve issues and improve overall security effectiveness. Respond to alarm activity in accordance with internal policy, procedures and vendor agreements. Complete internal audit of physical security systems on a regular basis. Support the Physical Security team with external inspection preparation. Maintain and provide weekly access control and alarm monitoring metrics to Physical Security Manager. Conduct regular patrols of general access areas and controlled environments to identify risks and non-compliance. Ensure applicable controls are in place to meet or exceed regulatory and client requirements. Work with Physical Security team to assess requirements for new office projects and ensure project deadlines are met. Execute and communicate security incident notification when authorized by management. Support the Insider Threat Program in accordance with internal policy and procedures. Support the Crisis Response Manager in accordance with internal policy and procedures. Ad hoc presence on-site may be required to respond to a crisis event during non-business hours within AOR. Submit vendor service tickets and meet with technicians for repairs, maintenance and inspections. Assist with the maintenance of the business continuity plan. Interact with staff within the organization and across lines of business to maintain, and update business impact analysis reports, and business recovery plans. Conduct industry and regulatory research related to business continuity management relevant to industry standards.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a security role with an emphasis in physical security, crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with risk analysis, business impact analysis, business continuity planning, and crisis management.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced security professional with working experience in companies of 10k+ employees.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a stressful environment.
• Knowledge of commercial security products.
• Knowledge of access control systems, video monitoring systems, intrusion detection systems, and business continuity planning and response.
• Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of state and local government resources and protocols.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC).

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a security role with an emphasis in physical security, crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in a security or law enforcement field.
• Experience with the application of physical security equipment, trends, and use.
• Direct experience administering access control systems, video monitoring systems and intrusion detection systems.
• Direct experience with corporate business continuity planning, response and operations.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and 22301.
• In depth knowledge of various commercial security products including supply chain management.
• Ability to articulate business continuity concepts and methodology to leadership and clients.
• Direct experience coordinating with the state and local government and following protocols.
• Direct experience working with OSAC member companies/organizations to exchange best practices.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible benefits package

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Company Overview

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com