Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for safeguarding the organization's assets, personnel, and property against physical threats through the implementation of security measures and protocols. This role provides global security program support to the Sr. Global Security Program Manager and the Americas Regional Security Manager.

Under the direction of the Sr. Global Security Program Manager, you'll work on a hybrid office schedule from our Milwaukee, WI Global HQ.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage physical security systems, including access control, video management, and intrusion detection. Coordinating with integrators and stakeholders, system design, configurations, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Develop solutions and enhancements to keep physical security systems technologies up to date with modern standards and practices, identify and mitigate recurrent security system issues, and provide overall physical security system metrics and health reporting.
• Research and integrate new technologies and methodologies to advance physical security capabilities, modernization, and efficiency.
• Participate in routine and ad-hoc cross-collaboration meetings with various teams, stakeholders, and vendors to manage projects, discuss and identify security program improvements, and assist with designing and implementing security program improvements.
• Assist the Americas Regional Security Manager with physical security site assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend enhancements to fortify security posture.
• Assist the Americas Regional Security Manager with crisis management tabletops, risk and threat assessments, and other support.
• Be the end-user systems administrator for multiple platforms and tools in Global Security. Provide training to staff on the proper use of security platforms, software, hardware, and procedures.
• Lead security planning and oversight for company special events throughout the Americas.
• Lead multiple security projects or initiatives as directed and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice
• Typically requires 5+ years experience within physical security.
• PSP or other security certification
• Expertise in physical security hardware, software, and system technology to include access control, video management, intrusion detection, and other associated physical security systems and technologies.
• Experience learning, understanding and applying new technologies.
• Analyze security risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Experience with physical security systems at a multi-site organization.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.