Global Physical Security Technology Manager

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a Global Physical Security Technology Manager to lead strategy, design, and operation of security technologies across the enterprise. You will guide access-control, video, intrusion, and converged platforms, ensuring resiliency, scalability, and regulatory alignment.

You will oversee AI-driven video analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance, while driving automation and data-driven KPIs.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree in IT, Business Management, Informatics or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience in physical security systems and security software; or equivalent background.

Responsibilities

• Defines and socializes the global security-technology roadmap, standards, and policies, including an AI-and-analytics framework covering data architecture and model lifecycle management.
• Leads deployments of AI-enabled video analytics, behavior-recognition, and predictive-maintenance solutions; integrates with access-control and CCTV platforms.
• Champions automation, data-driven KPIs, and process improvements to enhance governance and compliance.
• Leads enterprise implementations, upgrades, and integrations of access control, CCTV, alarms, and other converged systems in partnership with IT, HR, CRE, and other stakeholders.
• Oversees day-to-day system health, incident response, and global emergency support for security technologies, while managing analytics pipelines and ML models.
• Directs diagnosis, software programming, and corrective actions to maintain optimal uptime.
• Oversees security databases; creates dashboards and executive reports to inform risk decisions and budgets.
• Leads annual audits of access-control environments and produces evidence for investigations.
• Builds and manages capital and operating budgets for security technology.
• Aligns spending with strategic priorities and tracks synergy capture.
• Negotiates contracts and ensures cost-effective, future-proof solutions.
• Mentors a geographically dispersed team of security specialists and integrators

Skills

PSP

Network+

A+

Security+

Education

BA/BS in IT or related field

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-08-18

Position Title:

Global Physical Security Technology Manager

Job Description:

Location:

This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Global Physical Security Technology Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and hands‑on expertise for all physical security technologies and related programs across the enterprise. Advises on the global vision for security systems, leads cross‑functional project teams, and ensures that access‑control, video, intrusion‑detection, and converged security platforms are resilient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Guides the life cycle of security technology, from strategy and design through implementation, sustainment, metrics, and continuous improvement.

How you will make an impact:

• Defines and socializes the global security-technology roadmap, standards, and policies, while extending it to include an AI-and-analytics framework that covers data architecture, model lifecycle management, and responsible-AI guidelines.
• Leads deployments of AI-enabled video analytics, behavior-recognition, and predictive-maintenance solutions; integrates these with existing access-control and CCTV platforms.
• Champions automation, data‑driven KPIs, and process improvement to enhance performance, governance, and compliance.
• Leads enterprise implementations, upgrades, and integrations of access control, CCTV, alarms, and other converged systems in partnership with IT, HR, Corporate Real Estate, and other stakeholders.
• Oversees day‑to‑day system health, incident response, and global emergency support for security technologies, while managing the health of analytics pipelines and ML models to ensure continuous training, drift detection, and accuracy monitoring.
• Directs diagnosis, software programming, and corrective actions to maintain optimal uptime.
• Oversees multiple security databases; extracts and analyzes data to create dashboards and executive reports that inform risk decisions and budget planning.
• Leads annual audits of access‑control environments and produces evidence for investigations.
• Builds and manages capital and operating budgets for security technology.
• Aligns spending with strategic priorities and track synergy capture.
• Negotiates contracts and ensures cost‑effective, future‑proof solutions.
• Mentors a geographically dispersed team of security specialists and integrators

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in IT, Business Management, Informatics or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience in physical security systems and security software; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• PSP, Network +, A+, Security +, Security Systems or IT and AI related certifications are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience on physical security convergence with expertise in IT security applications and practices, or demonstrate proficiency in system design, networking fundamentals, cybersecurity principles, and the latest physical security hardware and software and AI implementation is strongly preferred.
• MA/MS degree in IT, Business Management, Informatics, or a related field is preferred.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

FAC > Corporate Security

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medicalli>
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.