Senior Physical Security Specialist

QCR Holdings•Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Senior Physical Security Specialist is responsible for operating complex IT-based physical security systems. This position will apply knowledge of system configurations, components and dependencies to troubleshoot and resolve issues timely. The Senior Physical Security Specialist is accountable for all physical security hardware and software.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Three to five years' experience with security systems administration.
Familiarity with data governance issues and requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles.
Ability to analyze physical security systems and hardware to determine failure points and vulnerabilities.
Capability to analyze and apply critical thinking to solve issues.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality exercise discretion.

Nice To Haves

ASIS Security Certification and Genetec Omnicast and Synergist Certification preferred.
Experience with Genetec Video Management Systems and Bosch Intrusion Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and operation of perimeter security, internal security and facilities security including communications and server rooms, restricted work areas, data center, utilities and HVAC, water and fire prevention.
Conduct daily checks to confirm the effective operation of the Company's security systems.
Solve issues and escalates as appropriate in a prompt and timely manner.
Work with users and third-party vendors to identify and resolve issues with hardware and software.
Conduct site visits to inspect, maintain and repair security systems.
Conduct break/fix and root cause analysis and utilizes internal and external resources to make necessary repairs.
Manage third party vendors that perform maintenance, repair and construction services.
Support the protection, securing and decommissioning of equipment.
Provide qualitative and quantitative environmental and situational risk assessments.
Support training staff on physical security requirements and proper usage/standards.
Respond to security related incidents including breaches, natural and man-made disasters.
Provide analysis to leadership regarding security system maintenance repairs.
Apply information technology and information security best practices and state and federal policies and procedures to resolve complex issues.
May engage in the design of security systems for all locations, new and existing.
Provides reporting on key physical security metrics as requested by the CSO and COO.
May provide updates to key leadership on implementations, support issues, and strategic initiatives.
May engage in the strategic planning and physical security budgeting processes, cognizant of the annual physical security budget in addition to travel expenditures.
Works directly with the BSO's (bank security officers) and other bank security staff.
Trains staff on the proper use of our physical security software.
Operate in a zero-trust environment, thus when assigning privileges to staff within our security software it should be limited to what they need to perform their job duties.
May provide guidance or security oversight on ATM and ITM's.
Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements applicable to this position.
Foster and preserve a culture of inclusion.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to support the company's mission, vision and values.