Physical Security & Access Control Lead — 1Badge Ops

EY; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards package

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking an Infrastructure Projects Supervising Associate – 1Badge Operations to lead the physical security program across the firm’s real estate portfolio. You will manage access governance, badge lifecycle, biometric controls, and secure-space administration in collaboration with Facilities Asset Management, Workplace Experience, and Global Security.

You will guide C-Cure administration, run access reviews, and support security modernization initiatives while ensuring audit readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in physical security operations, access control, or related disciplines.
• Experience administering enterprise access control systems such as C-Cure, Lenel, Genetec, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience managing physical access governance and security compliance programs.
• Strong understanding of badge management, biometric access controls, and restricted-space administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional partnerships and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of the EY 1Badge Physical Security team.
• Establish service delivery standards, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Manage workload balancing, escalation resolution, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop operational reporting, metrics, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for team members.
• Oversee administration and governance of the C-Cure access control system.
• Ensure appropriate provisioning, modification, and removal of physical access permissions.
• Conduct periodic access reviews and audits to ensure compliance with firm standards.
• Maintain segregation of duties and access governance controls.
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to physical security and access management.

Skills

Leadership

Physical security operations

Access control governance

Cross-functional partnerships

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

C-Cure

Lenel

Genetec

Job description

EY is seeking an Infrastructure Projects Supervising Associate – 1Badge Operations to lead the physical security program across the firm’s real estate portfolio. You will manage access governance, badge lifecycle, biometric controls, and secure-space administration in collaboration with Facilities Asset Management, Workplace Experience, and Global Security.

You will guide C-Cure administration, run access reviews, and support security modernization initiatives while ensuring audit readiness and