What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Security Director position at Everest Global Services, Inc.?
Title: Global Security Director Company: Everest Global Services, Inc. Job Category: Facilities Job Description: About Everest: Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Strategic Security Planning: Develop and execute a strategic security plan aligned with the company's growth objectives, global footprint, and risk profile. Stay abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and best practices to continuously and proactively enhance security measures and capabilities. Governance and Compliance: Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to govern all aspects of security operations within the company. Ensure alignment with industry best practices, NIST, and ISO standards. Establish governance frameworks to ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to address security-related legal and regulatory issues. Ensure compliance with relevant global regulatory requirements and industry standards related to security, privacy, and data protection. Collaborate with internal audit, controls, and compliance teams to address security-related findings and recommendations. Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts on business operations. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce security risks and vulnerabilities. Executive Protection: Manage executive protection programs to ensure the safety and security of key executives during domestic and international travel and high-profile events. Security Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver security training programs to educate employees on security best practices, procedures, and protocols. Foster a culture of security awareness and vigilance among employees through ongoing communication and engagement. Technical Security Oversight: Ensure technical security systems are implemented, maintained, and optimized to meet the specific needs of our leased spaces and comply with industry standards. Oversee the technical security systems, including access control systems, credentials management, alarms, and CCTV cameras. Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and solutions to protect against cyber threats and data breaches stemming from physical security vulnerabilities. Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities. Physical Security Oversight: Develop and implement physical security measures to protect company facilities, assets, and personnel across global locations. Conduct regular assessments and audits of physical security measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Security Operations Center (SOC) Management: Establish and oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor, detect anomalies, and respond to security incidents in real-time. Implement incident response protocols and coordinate with stakeholders during security incidents to effectively manage and mitigate security incidents. Support and integrate with Resiliency and Crisis Management operations. New Location Expansion and Lease Security Criteria: Develop security criteria for new location expansion, including site selection, lease language, and landlord security interface and response protocol requirements. Budget Management and Life Cycle Replacement Programing: Manage the security budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support security objectives and priorities, including plans for security systems and support staff. Investigations: Develop investigation protocols and lead investigations into security breaches and other security related incidents Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal and HR to ensure thorough and discreet handling of investigations. Workplace Violence Program: Develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program to identify and mitigate potential risks and threats. Provide training to employees to enhance awareness and response to workplace violence incidents. Vendor Management and Contracting: Manage relationships with security vendors and contractors to ensure the delivery of high-quality security services and solutions. Evaluate vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations. Collaboration and Interface: Work with internal stakeholders, including Crisis Management, Resiliency, Real Estate, and Compliance, to integrate security considerations into business operations. Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies on security-related matters, including incident response and threat intelligence sharing. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or other related field. Advanced degree or certifications, military, and law enforcement experience preferred. 10 years physical security related experience. 8 years of management experience. Overseas/Global experience preferred. Extensive experience in law enforcement or corporate security management, with a focus on physical security, technical security, security capability integration, investigations, policy/standards/procedure development, and vendor management. Strong understanding of security governance, compliance, and risk management principles. Experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar and driving capability integration. Protection experience, training, and management of executive protection programs preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. Familiarity with NIST, ISO standards, and industry best practices. Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and resources in a fast-paced, global environment. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. #LI-KG1 #LI-Hybrid Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. What you should know: At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.
