Physical Security Strategy, Innovation, and Policy Leader

When you believe what you do matters, it’s more than a job. The Office of Security is dedicated to protecting our people, clients, and facilities. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled security leader to oversee physical security for our government practice.

The successful candidate will conduct security investigations, risk assessments, and threat analyses, designing robust security programs to safeguard Deloitte professionals—especially when traveling or working abroad. In addition, this role will contribute to special projects, research initiatives, and security awareness programs, including presentations and leadership briefings. We seek a proactive, detail-oriented individual with proven international and corporate investigative and operational experience, strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities, exceptional coordination and communication skills, relevant security certifications, and the integrity and professionalism to manage incidents and champion a culture of safety across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to assist US Business leaders and proposal teams in assessing security risks for new business development or ongoing project work outside of the US
• Monitor security threats and events across the span of international projects of the Deloitte US firm
• Conduct on-site security assessments of locations outside of the US and make recommendations to Deloitte US Business Leaders regarding security considerations for new business development or ongoing project delivery
• Collaborate with Deloitte US Quality Risk Management (QRM) leaders to determine the feasibility of project delivery in non-US locations
• Update Deloitte Security leadership as necessary on changes to risk levels or events that could impact international projects of the US firm or Deloitte US personnel traveling internationally

• Lead and manage investigations into security and safety-related incidents, including workplace violence, theft, vandalism, and other breaches of security. Gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare detailed reports on findings.

• Attend briefings and represent the Office of Security team at internal meetings and events
• Prepare briefings for Security leadership on security activities and security concerns that could impact the Deloitte US firm
• Manage third-party contractor and security vendor relationships
• Develop Scope of Work documentation for security vendor procurements that will support US projects in high-risk locations
• Evaluate Request for Proposals from security vendors
• Respond to global crisis events that may have the potential to impact professionals and business operations

• When needed, provide executive and event security protection, ensuring the safety and security of our leaders during travel, meetings, and external events

• Be available to respond on a 24x7 basis, when necessary 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proficient and knowledgeable in a wide range of security-related areas, to include international business development and operations, security methods within a corporate environment, business continuity planning, crisis management planning and response, implementation of physical security programs, etc.
• Experience in conducting security assessments in foreign countries
• Experience working within a professional services firm or a multinational company
• Proficient in establishing business goals, client delivery and associated processes
• Strong interpersonal skills; be able to articulate issues/concerns to colleagues, business leaders and external contacts at every level
• Ability to conduct difficult conversations
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Communicate and explain complex ideas in a clear and manner to business leaders and peers
• Leverage the appropriate communication channels, tools, and techniques to deliver meaningful and actionable i