Global Security Operations Center Manager

Allied Universal; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, D

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Global Security Operations Center Manager to lead a shift-based GSOC team, shaping program strategy and ensuring secure operations for global client locations. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, policy development, and rapid response to security events.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in corporate security with GSOC experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with risk platforms such as Everbridge, Dataminr, and NC4.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, IT, Communications or related field; or an Associates with 5+ years in GSOC.
• Minimum 5 years of corporate security management or related role.
• Minimum 3 years GSOC experience focusing on intelligence, brand protection, and travel security.
• Experience with Everbridge Suite, Dataminr, NC4 or similar risk management platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and capability to manage security technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GSOC program operations and partner with client leadership on program management.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve GSOC training, work instructions, and protocols.
• Supervise analysts, manage performance, and implement development plans.
• Maintain GSOC knowledge resources and ensure accurate, accessible information for operators.
• Provide first-line supervision and ensure coverage and scheduling for GSOC personnel.
• Ensure quality control of GSOC products and incident reports.
• Maintain situational awareness and escalate to client stakeholders as needed.
• Contribute to quarterly business reviews with staffing and cost recommendations.
• Draft concise incident reports and support crisis communications and mass notifications.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Security operations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice / Emergency Management / IT / Communications

Associates degree in Criminal Justice / Emergency Management / IT / Communications with 5+ years GSOC experience

Tools

Everbridge Suite

Dataminr

NC4

Job description

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Global Security Operations Center Manager. The Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Manager plays a vital role within the Physical Security and Safety team, ensuring the maintenance of a safe and secure environment for employees, contractors, visitors, and guests. The Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Manager will lead and oversee a shift-based team, provide strategic program oversight, policy and procedure development, as well as perform technical and project management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operational oversight for the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) program and partner with client leadership on overall program management
• Assist with developing, implementing, administering, monitoring, and improving GSOC training, work instructions, and protocols
• Develop and update operating procedures and guidance documents
• Selection and placement of Analysts; professional development, implement positive as well as disciplinary action as appropriate; develop and implement performance improvement plans
• Supervise the maintenance of a GSOC knowledge management tool to ensure work resources remain accurate and readily available for Operators
• Act as the first-line supervisor in the GSOC, providing leadership, supervision, and oversight over all operations
• Assist with the daily schedule for GSOC personnel, Coordinate coverage for team absences
• Responsible for quality control of all GSOC products and reports
• Maintain situational awareness of events that may compromise the safety and security of personnel, business operations, and infrastructure for client locations globally; elevate to client stakeholders as necessary
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews; provide expert-level recommendations regarding staffing levels and requirements as they relate to business costs and company profit margins
• Receive, evaluate, and disseminate information and reports from security personnel, managers, suppliers, reporting parties, etc.
• Support and mentor junior personnel to enhance proficiency with company resources, processes, and procedures
• Draft and send emergency mass notifications and other crisis communications
• Create concise, factual reports for distribution to client representatives, company management, and external stakeholders
• Support the travel security program by monitoring associate travel and be prepared to account for them during events of concern or elevated risk
• Partner with internal security, facilities, real estate, enterprise resiliency, and business continuity teams during business-impacting incidents or events
• Receive, evaluate, and disseminate incoming information and reports from company security personnel, security officers in the field, company employees, suppliers, reporting parties, and local agencies
• Develop concise, fact-based incident reports for distribution to various partners
• Represent the company in handling employee or customer complaints, implement resolution to employee grievances or performance deficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, IT, Communications or a related field of study
  • Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, IT, Communications with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a Global Security Operations Center role
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate security management or a similar role
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience of Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) experience with a focus on intelligence assessments, brand protection, and travel security
• Experience working with Everbridge Suite, Dataminr, NC4, or other similar AI-based platforms for risk management
• Demonstrated working knowledge of best-in-class security processes and practices
• Effective oral and written interpersonal communication skills, including consulting, team building, and collaboration throughout all levels of the organization; able to communicate clear and concisely when providing oral directives as well as written logs and reports
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products and the ability to work with complex platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency in alarm monitoring, access control, video management, and crisis communication technology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization; coordinate and manage multiple tasks with limited supervision
• Ability to make decisions, multi-task, and operate within high-stress situations, often under time constraints
• Working knowledge of current global events and the global sociopolitical landscape
• Ability to analyze and think critically, sometimes under ambiguous circumstances
• Planning, organizing, and leadership skills
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Communications, or related field of study
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and console monitors
• Intelligence, corporate, military, and security experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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