Senior Physical Security Manager
$160,000–$180,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive Physical Security Risk Assessments (PSRA) for all sites and implement hardening measures like ballistic glass. Select and project-manage the deployment of a unified, cloud-based Access Control and Visitor Management System across five offices. Author and maintain Emergency Action Plans while leading tabletop exercises for fire, life safety, and active threat scenarios. Design protocols to secure and dispose of sensitive proprietary information and IT hardware at end of life. Develop an Anti-Tailgating Awareness Program and transition company culture from passive politeness to active security through training and social engineering testing. Conduct bespoke threat assessments for Executive Team members, evaluating public-facing risk profiles, residential security, and travel safety. Transition informal processes into a robust, scalable, and technology-driven security program.
Required Qualifications
- 8 + years of progressive experience in corporate security management
- demonstrable track record of building and scaling physical security programs from 'ground zero' in high-growth technology or financial services environments
- Expert-level proficiency in selecting, procuring, and implementing enterprise-grade, cloud-native Access Control (ACS) and Video Management Systems (VMS), specifically integrating these with HRIS and Identity Providers
- Deep experience navigating physical security audits for SOC2 Type II, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001
- Mastery of threat assessment methodologies to conduct Executive Team (ET) risk profiles, residential assessments, and bespoke protection plans for high-profile leadership
- Ability to design and facilitate sophisticated tabletop exercises and emergency response simulations for senior leadership
- Sophisticated negotiation and management skills for third-party service providers, including global security integrators and contract guarding services, with a focus on Zero-Trust physical access models
- Exceptional 'soft skills' with the ability to build a security-first culture without introducing unnecessary friction
- ability to translate complex physical risks into business-impact language for C-Suite stakeholders
- Proficient in establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and security metrics to provide the board with transparent reporting on program ROI and site vulnerability trends
- A self-starter who thrives in 'immature' program environments
- possessing the agility to pivot from high-level strategic planning to on-site technical troubleshooting
- Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct, particularly when handling sensitive information regarding Executive Team safety and proprietary fintech IP
- Willingness and ability to travel once per quarter for team meetings, trainings, or business needs
Desired Qualifications
- A preference for modern, frictionless security solutions over traditional, bureaucratic 'gatekeeping' models environments
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