Physical Security Risk & Policy Architect

ADRM • Woburn, MA

11d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

ADRM is a physical security consulting firm serving clients in Financial Services, Bio-Tech, Critical Infrastructure, Higher Education, and Technology & Cloud Infrastructure. The firm’s work is guided by the values Balance, Curiosity, Integrity, Respect, Team, and Trust.

The Physical Security Risk & Policy Architect leads the development, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of security policies and risk assessment programs for clients. The role partners with client stakeholders, security leaders, and operational teams to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate risk, and develop policies that strengthen security posture, using analytical rigor and a consultative approach. The position may require travel to client sites for assessments and site visits; the Boston metro area is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, a related field, or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience conducting security risk assessments and developing security policy for enterprise or institutional environments.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to physical security, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and ASIS standards.
• Strong working knowledge of threat and vulnerability assessment methodologies, security audits, and gap analysis.
• Experience with Office 365 and enterprise risk management or GRC platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements, assessment timelines, and deadlines with precision and calm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical complexity to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, distributed team.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed for assessments and site visits.

Nice To Haves

• Certification(s) such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or other recognized security or risk management credentials.
• Experience with security design and physical security system specification.
• Boston metro area location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of security policies and risk assessment programs for clients.
• Partner with client stakeholders, security leadership, and operational teams to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate risk.
• Design policies that strengthen clients’ security posture.
• Conduct assessments and site visits at client locations as needed.

Benefits

• ADRM covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for team members and their dependents.
• Robust 401(k) plan with a generous company match and profit sharing.
• Opportunity to grow in a quickly scaling firm that promotes from within.
• Supportive team of experienced professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level