Technical Corporate Security Specialist

Wintrust Financial; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Security Specialist to enhance its security posture. This role involves managing security projects, overseeing the installation of cutting-edge security technologies, and ensuring a secure working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security systems, project management, and technical troubleshooting. Join a company recognized for its award-winning culture and commitment to employee growth, where your contributions will directly impact the safety and security of the organization. If you are passionate about security and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Transportation Benefits

Pet Insurance

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security industry experience required.
• Strong expertise in security technologies and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage security projects and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of security equipment.

Skills

Technical Security Solutions

Project Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Tools

LenelS2

March Networks

DMP Security Systems

Job description

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business
• We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Security Specialist that is dedicated to ensuring a secure working environment for the organization through the deployment of technical security solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in security technologies, system integration, and project management. Additional experience working in corporate security for a large corporation a plus. The Technical Corporate Security Specialist will oversee the implementation and effective utilization of technical security solutions to ensure a secure work environment. Additionally, the Specialist will play an active role in the response and investigation of security incidents.

What You’ll Do

• Manage security-related projects and collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deploy and upgrade security technologies.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and optimization of security equipment, including CCTV systems, card readers, alarms, and access control systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in security equipment and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Work with teams to review construction plans for new builds or remodels and ensure security technology requirements are met.
• Assist in security operations to include incident response, investigations, threat monitoring, access control, liaison with law enforcement, and video surveillance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of security industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with LenelS2, March Networks, and DMP security systems or similar systems is highly preferred.
• Technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve security system issues.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple security technology projects.
• Experience in communicating technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $75,000.00 - $90,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.