Head of Systems Control & Physical Security Access

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing security strategies for physical security and access control systems to protect organizational assets.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in physical security measures and recommending enhancements.
• Managing access control systems to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive areas.
• Overseeing the installation and maintenance of surveillance systems and other physical security technologies.
• Leading incident response efforts related to physical security breaches, including investigations and reporting.
• Creating and enforcing security policies and procedures regarding physical access and systems control.
• Training staff on security protocols to foster a culture of security awareness within the organization.
• Collaborating with internal departments (e.g., IT, facilities management) to integrate security measures into operations effectively.
• Monitoring and analyzing security incidents to identify trends and improve response strategies.
• Staying updated on industry trends and advancements in physical security technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-5 years of experience as Head, Systems Control & Physical Security Access, disaster recovery, risk management, or a similar role in a security operations environment.

Technical skills:

• Assessing security controls based on cyber security principles and tenets (e.g., CIS CSC, NIST SP 800-53, Cyber Security Framework, etc.)
• Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, OAuth, OpenID, SAML, SPML) developing and applying security system access controls.
• Knowledge of cyber security and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation), 
• Evaluating the adequacy of security designs, assessing security system designs, and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems (e.g., vulnerability and compliance scanning)
• Determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes.

Certifications:

• The Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the Certified Protection Professional (CPP), both offered by ASIS International, validate knowledge in physical security assessments and effective security management practices.
• Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP) certification is important for understanding and implementing physical access control systems compliant with federal standards.
• While not specific to security, the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is beneficial for effectively managing security projects.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.