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Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist I, Global Workplace Services

Capital One
Riverwoods, IL, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $64,800/yr($56,800/yr$64,800/yr)

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Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist I, Global Workplace Services

At Capital  One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple—bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. Our Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is a dynamic organization where development matters as much as our ability to provide collaborative and secure environments that drive connection, innovation and business success. Our commitment extends beyond solutions; it embraces a culture of care. We value, celebrate and respect each teammate's unique talents, experience, and contributions.

In GWS, our team manages a diverse portfolio of mixed-use owned and leased properties. We’re constantly transforming our workplace to enable our employees to work the way they work best. But it doesn’t stop there. We don’t just reimagine and create fabulous spaces and amenities, we also manage and operate them and ensure the safety and security of our employees and the community—we’re a well-oiled machine! That’s why our team is looking to add a Principal Coordinator, Security Ops Specialist.

As a Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist, you’ll carry out day-to-day activities in the Global Security Operation Center (GSOC). The GSOC is our 24/7 security and intelligence function that evaluates and reports on hazards and threats to the company including but not limited to natural disasters, terror attacks, civil unrest, workplace violence, facility intrusion and others. 

This position works rotating shifts that may include weekends, holidays, evenings and overnight shifts. This role's hours are expected to be 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Central, including weekends, and is subject to change with the needs of the business.

The Ideal Candidate Should 

  • Communicate effectively, especially during incident response; keep stakeholders updated

  • Place importance on our partners’ experience when making decisions; provide necessary support

  • Show flexibility in handling various security events or emergency situations

  • Manage time efficiently

  • Be able to write effective security reports

  • Have a penchant for investigation and the ability to think critically

  • Ask clarifying questions when uncertain

  • Embrace constructive feedback and opportunities for development

  • Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements

  • Be a consistent team player

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Intake of critical response communications

  • Responding to calls for equipment service and information about security-related technology systems, which includes, but is not limited to, phone, email, and emergency mass notification tools 

  • Monitor and respond to security alarms utilizing the alarm monitoring tools themselves, or cameras and various intelligence resources in order to identify and resolve physical security threats 

  • Synthesize large amounts of information quickly 

  • Create a comprehensive documented record of security-related incidents 

  • Coordinate routine and critical incident communications 

  • Understand the proper use of security-related tools and procedures

  • Implement access control procedures

  • Assist with physical security validations for our partners and vendors

  • Support general security, first responder, and law enforcement engagement and response to incidents

  • Escalate to supervisors when appropriate 

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience in one or more of these fields: Law enforcement, Military, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Risk, Emergency Management, or Customer Service

  • At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree or higher

  • 3+ years of experience in the security field

  • 3+ years of Security Operations Center or emergency communications experience

 At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 

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