Security Operations Specialist

R. L. Polk Mobility LLC; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobility Global is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of the global physical security program. You will bridge security strategy with practical execution across governance, incident management, and vendor performance.

The role focuses on administration, analytics, technology management, and collaboration with Safety, Facilities, Business Continuity, and third‑party providers while maintaining global operational visibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in physical security, security operations, facilities security, risk management and/or data management.
• Experience with access‑control systems and video management platforms.
• Experience managing security vendors and service providers.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Genetec Security Center experience.
• Experience supporting outsourced GSOC operations.
• Corporate security experience in a multi‑site environment.
• ASIS certification(s).
• Business Continuity experience.
• Safety and emergency preparedness experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise physical security systems and access governance.
• Coordinate GSOC operations, vendor performance, risk assessments and incident management.
• Support safety, facilities, business continuity and third‑party security providers.
• Maintain global security dashboards and reporting.
• Ensure governance and operational excellence across regions.

Skills

Access control

Video management

Security reporting

Vendor management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

ASIS certification

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Job description

Security Operations Specialist

Why Mobility Global? At Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people. Join a team singularly focused on transforming the automotive industry.

S&P Global Mobility is Mobility Global — the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions. Our strength comes from our people, and here, the progress you make helps the entire automotive ecosystem move faster and with greater confidence.

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What You’ll Do

The Security Operations Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration, coordination, reporting, and continuous improvement of Mobility's global physical security program. This role serves as the operational backbone of the security organization, ensuring effective governance of security systems, GSOC operations, vendor performance, risk assessments, incident management, and compliance activities across the global office portfolio. The position bridges strategy and execution by supporting Physical Security, Safety, Facilities, Business Continuity, and third‑party security providers while maintaining operational visibility across all regions. This role is not responsible for regional security management or investigations but instead focuses on program administration, analytics, technology management, governance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Security Program Administration

Serve as administrator for enterprise physical security systems. Manage access control and video management environments. Maintain badge standards and access governance processes. Coordinate access‑control deployments, upgrades, and system testing. Support office openings, relocations, and security integrations. Maintain global security technology inventory.

Vendor management

Invoice validation. Service quality reviews. Corrective action tracking. Contract compliance monitoring.

Security Risk & Compliance

Maintain physical security risk register. Track corrective actions. Coordinate site security assessments. Support insurance questionnaires. Support audits and compliance reviews. Maintain security standards documentation.

Incident Management & Reporting

Maintain global incident tracking system. Produce monthly security dashboards. Track investigations and closure status. Manage security metrics and trend analysis. Coordinate executive reporting packages.

Reporting Areas

Physical security incidents. Workplace violence incidents. Access‑control exceptions. Alarm activity. Vendor performance. Risk remediation actions.

Project Coordination

Support implementation of: New office openings, Office relocations, Genetec deployments, CCTV upgrades, Security infrastructure projects, Security standardization initiatives, Project coordination. Vendor management, Schedule tracking, Budget support, Documentation.

Safety & Business Continuity Support

Provide administrative support for: Emergency planning. Evacuation programs. Crisis management exercises. Safety audits. Business continuity planning.

What We’re Looking For

• Required 3+ years of experience in physical security, security operations, facilities security, risk management and/or data management.
• Experience with access‑control systems and video management platforms.
• Experience managing security vendors and service providers.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Genetec Security Center experience.
• Experience supporting outsourced GSOC operations.
• Corporate security experience in a multi‑site environment.
• ASIS certification(s).
• Business Continuity experience.
• Safety and emergency preparedness experience.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.
• For more information on benefits, please check out our benefits: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/us/benefits-summary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mobility Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Mobility delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.