Security Manager, Global Corporate Security

Lensa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Security Manager to oversee corporate security operations in Chicago. This role requires a self-motivated professional experienced in managing security programs and operations across diverse sites. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, security, and crisis management while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience in a managerial security role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in security in a global corporate environment.
• Experience managing service providers and vendors.
• Fluent in English with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security operations for diverse sites.
• Implement security plans and policies.
• Conduct site security assessments and audits.

Skills

Security operations

Risk management

Crisis communication

Project Management

Writing security standards

Training development

Security incident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s degree in Security

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Tools

SharePoint

Tableau

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Security Manager, Global Corporate Security

Security Manager, Global Corporate Security

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Description

Amazon Corporate Security is looking for an eager and self-motivated corporate security professional who embodies Amazon’s Leadership Principles, in particular, Customer Obsession, Deliver Results, Earn Trust, and Bias for Action to join the team as a Security Manager for the Upper Midwest. The Security Manager reports to a Regional Security Manager, who leads a team of security experts for a dedicated sub-region. The Security Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation of all elements of the Corporate Security program at all Amazon corporate locations in their area of responsibility.

The Security Manager supports the Regional Security Manager with delivery and oversight of the day-to-day security operations in a highly ambiguous and dynamically fluid environment. The Security Manager conducts a variety of security assessments, administers mitigations, and tracks security issues through to resolution. The Security Manager leverages their security expertise to implement security plans, policies, and programs; respond to and escalate operational security concerns; and work closely with the guard force services to deliver best-in-class security services.

Key job responsibilities

Deliver best-in-class security services focused on enhancing the safety and security of all Amazon employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Manage day-to-day security operations for a diverse portfolio of sites and customers with unique requirements.
• Implement security plans, policies, and programs in support of the team and organizational goals.
• Coordinate security incident response.
• Respond to customer security concerns.
• Monitor the external threat environments in the defined area and take measures to minimize security risk to the business to the dynamic security environment.
• Successfully align ACS metrics, goals, and strategic direction across the geographic area to support overall team mission.
• Earn trust through key customer and stakeholder engagements, and liaison with external partners.
• Be the trusted security advisor and subject matter expert in the assigned area of responsibility, through high quality communication and excellent briefing skills.
• Communicate accurately and in a timely manner with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain close relationships with peers at other security functions at Amazon to exchange and share security concerns and collaborate on closing gaps and building best practices.
  
  

A day in the life

Oversee guarding operations and hold guarding vendors accountable for the quality-of-service delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and frugality.

• Build relationships through coordination with internal and external security partners including local law enforcement.
• Monitor performance metrics to improve individual, team, system, and site performance.
• Conduct site security assessments and audits.
• Identify, escalate, and mitigate any potential gaps in security controls.
• Plan and lead drills, tabletop exercises, and other security readiness activities across sites.
• Deliver projects to ensure achievement of delivery of milestones to meet team goals.
• Implement effective, predictable, and measurable processes and procedures to be communicated clearly among Amazon stakeholders.
• Conduct initial incident investigations.
• Coordinate corporate security support to events.
• Support the maintenance and testing of business continuity plans.
• Conduct customer outreach and support organizational safety and security initiatives.
• Monitor physical security device installation, commissioning checks of new buildings; and ongoing maintenance activities, including engagement with vendors.
  
  

About The Team

The Global Corporate Security team drives security operations for Amazon Corporate Security at corporate sites worldwide. Divided in three regions (Americas; Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East, and Africa) each led by a Head of Corporate Security, Global Corporate Security is a team of security experts who work closely together to protect and secure Amazon’s people and business.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting, International Relations or equivalent professional experiences.

Minimum 7 years’ experience in the security field in a global corporate environment or large-sized organization (e.g. NGO, public sector, police, or military), including experience in a managerial role.

Experience managing service providers and vendors.

Security operations, risk management, and crisis communication.

Writing, reviewing, and publishing security standards and standard operating procedures.

Training development and delivery.

Security incident investigation.

Project Management.

Contract management.

Fluent in English, and able to communicate (written/verbal) clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business Management or equivalent, relevant certification, or experience.

Experienced In Corporate Security For a Global/large Company.

Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication best practices.

Working knowledge of legal contracts, budgeting, and key terms.

Substantive experience in physical security and technology.

Experience writing and publishing security standards and policies.

Skilled in developing metrics and in conducting security-related trend analysis.

Experience in conducting basic investigations / fact finding.

Skilled in the management and use of SharePoint, Tableau, Asana, Smartsheet, or other collaboration and work management software.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $67,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $143,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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