Corporate Security and Safety Analyst, Principal

Blue Shield of California•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Corporate Security team is responsible for the safety and security of Blue Shield of California employees, visitors, and property. It oversees the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Fusion Center (SFC), and safeguards facilities, equipment, materials, and employee property. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority, ensuring security programs are strategically designed, integrated, and optimized across the enterprise. You will report to the Senior Manager, Security Intelligence. The position leads SOC and SFC operations, integrates threat intelligence into monitoring and incident response, and oversees physical security systems and vendor relationships. It works across internal teams and external agencies to address security incidents, support emergency preparedness, improve processes, and communicate critical information. The role also leads strategic cross-functional projects, develops operational strategies, uses performance data to inform decisions, and provides guidance and training to promote security awareness and continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a High School Diploma/GED and four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate security, intelligence, or security operations.
Proven experience managing or supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Security Fusion Center (SFC).
Strong analytical skills and experience with threat intelligence platforms and methodologies.
Flexibility to work non-traditional schedules, including holidays, nights, and some weekends.
Familiarity with physical security systems, such as CCURE, VMS, and intrusion detection.
Familiarity with intelligence aggregator and mass communications software, such as Dataminr, Everbridge, AlertMedia, Horizon, and Miir3.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence across departments.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work autonomously, and navigate ambiguity effectively.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or GCTI.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Fusion Center (SFC), aligning operations with Facilities, Legal, and Compliance frameworks and initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in operations, policy, and process development, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
Integrate threat intelligence into SOC workflows to improve monitoring, detection, and incident response.
Develop and refine detection strategies, incident response protocols, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, HR, Legal, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams to investigate and resolve workplace violence, insider threat, external threat, and cyber-physical risk incidents.
Integrate multiple disciplines to support operational efficiency and collaborative responses to different incident types.
Partner with the Business Resilience Team to develop and maintain emergency preparedness programs.
Act as a key stakeholder and communicator during critical events, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of mission-critical information.
Oversee physical security systems with technology teams, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems, and ensure they are installed, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Manage vendor relationships for the SOC workforce, track expenses, ensure budget alignment, evaluate vendor performance, and participate in contract negotiations and site evaluations.
Lead or contribute to large-scale cross-functional projects that extend beyond Corporate Security.
Liaise with external agencies, such as law enforcement, military, and emergency responders, to enhance threat intelligence and response capabilities.
Develop and implement operational strategies to improve systems, processes, and performance.
Use data, KPIs, and industry benchmarks to inform decisions and support strategic planning.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to foster security awareness and continuous learning.
Communicate with executive leadership and external stakeholders on strategically important matters; prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and recommendations.
Lead complex strategic project initiatives, potentially involving large cross-functional teams; may direct other contributors and act as a team leader.
Apply agile methodologies to solve complex, undefined problems; conduct root cause analysis, develop innovative solutions, and set precedents for future decisions.