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Security Manager Jobs in Greater Chicago Area at Aligned Data Centers
Title: Security Manager
Company: Aligned Data Centers
Location: Greater Chicago Area
SUMMARY:The Security Manager is responsible for the communication and implementation of security/operations programs, safety initiatives and associated processes and best practices to ensure a safe and secure environment for Aligned Energy and its’ customers. This person must have experience and the ability to create and develop cross-functional relationships with clients, vendors, and on-site security guards. The position focuses heavily on physical security including security vendor management across a national region.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct responsibility for on-site security vendor performance interfacing with on-site security teams in multiple data centers across the US
Provide guidance on corporate physical security programs to staff, vendors, and clients identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions
Develop and maintain post orders and SOPs, EOPs and MOPs to ensure execution and enforcement of business conduct and integrity standards, employee safety and security, security investigations, crisis response, business continuity and security and government partnerships
Regularly communicate updates to internal stakeholders, vendors, and clients regarding incidents, emerging risks, and other matters that may impact data center operations, employees, vendors or clients
Monitor customer requests and ensure appropriate and timely response to tickets or incidents.
Perform security and vulnerability assessments
Function as technical support for Security staff
Lead investigations, reporting, and after-action work in response to policy violations or criminal activities.
Establish and monitor performance metrics to determine security team effectiveness
Assist with security budget and contract management
Deliver training on security topics, assist in the coordination of security services to support planned and unplanned operations, and support incident investigation efforts
Travel approximately 10 percent of the time in order to perform the above responsibilities at the multiple data center locations nationally, on-call availability 24×7
Ability to make decisions and take responsibility for decisions effecting multiple sites within the data center fleet
QUALIFICATIONS:
5 + years of site/campus security management experience
Planning, organizational, and motivational experience
Project and program implementation and management experience
Experience drafting SOPs in technical and non-technical formats
Experience reporting on physical security and site administrative KPIs
Experience presenting in formal and informal settings
Experience with safety and emergency procedure protocols and regulatory interfaces
Knowledge in physical security strategies, principles, standards, policies, and procedures
Experience as an administrator responsible for security technologies including Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Incident Management Systems, Security Operations Centers
COMPENTENCIES:
Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility …
