Security Analyst

Encore Talent Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Talent Solutions is seeking a highly organized Physical Security Coordinator in Columbus to support data management, reporting, and governance for physical security technology and compliance initiatives.

This entry-level role targets recent graduates or early-career professionals with strong MS365 proficiency and attention to detail, collaborating with Security, Facilities, Compliance, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update physical security records, databases, inventories, and tracking systems.
• Perform data entry, validation, and quality assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy.
• Support badge access reviews, compliance audits, and governance activities.
• Generate reports, metrics, and dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Assist with SharePoint site administration and document management.
• Maintain security-related records, procedures, and documentation.
• Support project tracking, status reporting, and action item management.
• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking for physical security technologies.
• Identify data discrepancies and support corrective action efforts.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, IS, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

• Maintain and update physical security records, databases, inventories, and tracking systems.


• Perform data entry, validation, and quality assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy.


• Support badge access reviews, compliance audits, and governance activities.


• Generate reports, metrics, and dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.


• Assist with SharePoint site administration and document management.


• Maintain security-related records, procedures, and documentation.


• Support project tracking, status reporting, and action item management.


• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking for physical security technologies.


• Identify data discrepancies and support corrective action efforts.


• Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and data quality.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or related field.


• 0-2 years of professional experience.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.


• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SharePoint administration.


• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or Power Automate.


• Experience working with large data sets and reporting.


• Exposure to audits, compliance programs, records management, or project coordination.


• Internship experience in corporate security, compliance, technology, facilities, or business operations.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly detail-oriented and accurate.


• Organized and process-driven.


• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.


• Eager to learn and develop new skills.


• Professional and dependable.


• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.


• Interested in building a career in physical security, compliance, technology, or corporate security operations.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Physical Security team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Physical Security Coordinator to support physical security technology, compliance, reporting, and administrative functions. This entry-level position is ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional seeking to gain experience in corporate security, compliance, data management, and security technology.

The successful candidate will support a variety of activities including data management, reporting, auditing, documentation control, project coordination, and inventory tracking. This role will work closely with Physical Security Technology, Corporate Security, Facilities, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure physical security records and documentation remain accurate, organized, and audit-ready.

No prior physical security experience is required. We are seeking candidates with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency within Microsoft 365 applications.