Security Director

Control Risks•Chicago, IL

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review (and as necessary revise) and implement security protocols and procedures to safeguard the company’s people, assets, and locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive security posture for the organization, aligning with physical security, workplace violence, executive and Board protection, and other members of the client organization. Create (and/or refine) both the strategic vision as well as the operational plan to implement recommended improvements to the company’s security program. Conduct regular assessments of security vulnerabilities and implement measures to mitigate risks. Act as the lead for major security events, coordinating with cross functional teams at the client, law enforcement and external security personnel as appropriate. Provide after action reports and follow up on any major security concerns. Communicate security matters in a manner that motivates, influences and drives engagement of key stakeholders. Evaluate, select, and manage security vendors to improve the client’s security posture. Strengthen internal processes to minimize risk. Prepare and effectively conduct presentations that influence decisions, behaviors and outcomes. Handles special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in risk management, security, and operations. Preferably within a global corporation.
Business, technical, or functional knowledge at the mastery level, with high Degree of sound, independent judgment and capability.
Experience in corporate environment with skills in influencing senior management.
Familiarity with development and implementation of crisis management plans and all facets of physical and information security.
Superior report writing and oral presentation skills.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Review (and as necessary revise) and implement security protocols and procedures to safeguard the company’s people, assets, and locations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive security posture for the organization, aligning with physical security, workplace violence, executive and Board protection, and other members of the client organization.
Create (and/or refine) both the strategic vision as well as the operational plan to implement recommended improvements to the company’s security program.
Conduct regular assessments of security vulnerabilities and implement measures to mitigate risks.
Act as the lead for major security events, coordinating with cross functional teams at the client, law enforcement and external security personnel as appropriate.
Provide after action reports and follow up on any major security concerns.
Communicate security matters in a manner that motivates, influences and drives engagement of key stakeholders.
Evaluate, select, and manage security vendors to improve the client’s security posture.
Strengthen internal processes to minimize risk.
Prepare and effectively conduct presentations that influence decisions, behaviors and outcomes.
Handles special projects, as assigned.

Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
Medical Benefits
Prescription Benefits
FSA
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Disability Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
401 (K) Retirement
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
The base salary range for this position is $140000-$150000 per year.
Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Control Risks participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.