Sr. Manager Physical Security Systems & Technology

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Global Security Systems & Technology Sr. Manager is responsible for delivery of services for the Illumina campus’ physical security systems. The Global Security Systems & Technology Sr. Manager will play a key leadership role in the maturation of the security systems and development of the technology including; scope, solution goals, product selection, and maintenance of design standards.

Through collaboration and partnership, the incumbent supports the Physical Security Systems used in protecting people and assets through prevention, identification, assessment, management, and reduction of threats of violence and/or disruption of operations involving systems owned, operated or controlled by the security staff. The Sr. Manager maintains an active role developing and executing complex security system plans for key projects. In addition, the sr. manager is responsible for assisting in the formulation and deploying of policies, procedures, operational standards, construction and equipment standards, and other related activities that support campus wide operations of all physical security systems. This sr. manager serves on various company-wide planning teams for the physical security systems and provides support for all aspects of system development and policy compliance. The sr. manager will identify various security technology suppliers & manufacturers, system integrators, collaborate in the coordination of installation and maintenance services. The sr. manager will maintain a close working relationship with the facilities break fix program and help identify end of life system replacement budgets and projects.  

This position leads a team of three physical security technology professionals located in the US and two direct reports supporting EMEA and APJ/GC regions. The manager also works in partnership with security operations teams and contract security professionals who provide badging services for the enterprise. The sr. manager works within the global security function and is concerned primarily with the physical protection and compliance with regulatory standards for sensitive, confidential information, or intellectual property, personnel, facilities, installations, or other sensitive materials, resources, or processes against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities. Physical security specialists and the sr. manager develop security design standards, mature, evaluate, and install protection systems and devices to ensure that Illumina staff, resources and property are not compromised, sabotaged, stolen, misused, or subjected to terrorist, malicious mischief, or other acts of willful interference.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the physical security program guidelines, physical security design standards, and integrator playbook
• Conduct surveys, assessments, and analyses to identify how critical and vulnerable facilities or sites to apply physical security systems to improve security
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and software upgrade schedules
• Consult with operating personnel and other security specialists to devise protection systems and processes
• Inspect, analyze, and evaluate security systems within the organization to improve efficiency
• Assess, maintain and upgrade the access control and CCTV systems
• Be involved in and support integration of security processes with all physical security systems
• Work collaboratively with security operations leaders within the organization to prioritize repairs that impact campus security.
• Develop metrics for reporting on physical security system performance and end of life replacement
• Develop break fix, project, and preventative maintenance budgets
• Lead team of five physical security specialists

Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3-6 years of Management experience.

• Degree in IT Systems Management, SAS (Statistical Analysis System) Security/Emergency Management or related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience leading