EMEA Security Lead

Rockwell Automation; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer Paid Time off

Donation matching program

On‑demand digital courses

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Global Security Lead based in Katowice to drive physical security across the EMEA region. You will coordinate with EHS, IT Security and Workplace Services and travel to Rockwell sites as needed.

You will build security programs, manage manned guarding and respond to incidents while reporting in English, with some international travel required. The role requires collaboration with regional leaders and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in facilities, security and vendor management.
• Experience managing manned guard services and contracts.
• Ability to report and communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Willingness to travel internationally and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with CCTV, access control systems, and alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security across ~100 sites in the EMEA region, including barriers, CCTV and alarms.
• Influence stakeholders to align security with Rockwell objectives while minimizing business impact.
• Manage security processes for IT storage, materials security, logistics zones and visitor access.
• Lead incident management and coordinate with local authorities during investigations.
• Support travel security for international assignments and rotating personnel.

Skills

English (fluent)

Security leadership

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarms

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description As part of the Global Security team, the EMEA Security Lead supports our physical security goals across region. Responsible for physical security, the post will work with several regional stakeholders including EHS, IT Security and Workplace Services to align, coordinate and deliver security activities. Under the direction of the Global Director of Regional Security, you’ll work from our Katowice offices, with some travel to Rockwell sites across the region required.

Your Responsibilities:

Site Security: Rockwell Automation operates approx. 100 sites across the EMEA region; including sales offices, research and development sites, customer development centers and advanced manufacturing facilities. The Security Lead for EMEA will have responsibility for ensuring the appropriate levels of physical security are established and maintained across the EMEA sites: Functioning barriers including fences, gates, doors and locks. Technical security systems, including electronic access control, CCTV and alarms. Manned guarding services and alarm response. Conduct regular, prioritized security assessments identifying areas for improvement; working with the local space owner to plan and implement improvements. Security Processes: Our site security processes are established to support our business activities. You will be required to influence our key stakeholders and internal customers to adjust working practices to support Rockwell's security objectives; whilst minimizing impacts to the business – financial or disruption to operational activities. Processes which require adjustments can include: Management, storage and accounting of IT. Storage and security of valuable raw materials. Logistics zones – warehousing and shipments. Visitor access, including customers and partners. Incident Management To minimize the impact of security and safety events at our facilities, management of incidents is necessary . You will: Conduct regular training of management and response teams to ensure incident management. Work with site and business managers to coordinate response activities following an incident. Support investigations – either internal or with external agencies. Supporting. Interrogation of security data such as CCTV images and access control records. Liaison with local authorities, including law enforcement. Travel Security Rockwell Automation employees conduct a significant amount of business travel, often internationally. You will help deliver support to travelers preparing to travel and in response to incidents whilst traveling across the EMEA region.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Experience of technological security systems including CCTV, Electronic Access Control systems and alarms.
• The ability to oversee the operations, maintenance and repairs of technical systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in facilities, security and vendor management.
• Experience managing manned guard services, reviewing and overseeing the contracts and delivery of services.
• Work with many other teams, regional leadership, vendors and partners.
• The ability to report and communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• The ability to travel internationally.
• A valid driver's license.

Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience in law enforcement with contacts across the local security industry.
• Experience conducting and supporting investigations into security incidents, working with partners and external agencies.
• An understanding of privacy laws related to security.

What We Offer:

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program ... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. #LI-Hybrid ·LI-AL1 Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible

We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!