What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst- Security Assurance position at Pinkerton?
Business Analyst- Security Assurance
Seattle, WA - United States
170 Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.
At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Job Summary :
The Business Analyst- Security Assurance, assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients, will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating the physical security posture of the client's corporate sites. The Analyst works closely with self-inspection and external audit teams to identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks across the enterprise.
Essential Functions :
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Collect, aggregate, and analyze data from self-inspections, external audits, and security incident reports.
Identify and investigate anomalies, trends, and areas of concern within the security data.
Perform root cause analysis to determine the underlying issues contributing to security risks and compliance gaps.
Develop data models and visualization tools to enhance the understanding and interpretation of security data.
Prepare detailed reports and dashboards that communicate the organization's security posture to management, security team, and other key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to enhance the security assurance program's processes, tools, and methodologies.
Participate in the continuous improvement of the organization's security controls and risk management practices.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to mitigate identified audit defect trends effectively.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams including regional security, physical security, and risk teams to ensure a comprehensive approach.
Engage with business leaders, security teams, and operational personnel to understand their security concerns and requirements.
Update tracking tools and associating data with relevant product or service categories and / or types.
Conduct standardized analytical tasks.
Support major / strategic projects including Corporate Security and customer-related, as a key project member.
Propose, scope, and manage projects related to the continuous improvement of security assurance practices, processes, and tools.
Complete concise, detailed reports and technical analysis for customers based on concrete evidence and verified datasets.
Routinely engage with internal stakeholders and teams within Corporate Security and the wider organization to align analysis, insights, and best practices.
All other duties, as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications :
Bachelor's degree in business, security management, or risk management with previous experience as a Business Analyst, specializing in corporate or physical security. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer that seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Competencies :
Able to analyze complex data and physical security incidents.
Knowledge of corporate security assessment methodologies, data analysis tools, and procedures.
Able to manage difficult problems / efforts and appropriately mitigate immediate risks.
Able to make effective trade-offs between time vs. quality vs. resources.
Effective, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills across all levels within the organization.
Able to apply knowledge and skill to determine the actions necessary to meet goals.
Serve as a positive team member and mentor.
Able to manage multiple tasks / projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Client focused and results driven.
Able to design short and long-term solutions.
Proactive approach towards operational excellence through procedure and process optimization.
Computer skills; Microsoft Office and business intelligence software.
Working Conditions :
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
Regular computer usage.
Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
Frequent sitting.
Travel, as required.
Ability to work flexible hours including after-hours to meet demands of a globally dispersed team.
Travel, as required.
Salary & Benefits Information :
Rate of pay : $100000 – 118000 / year.
Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race / ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex / gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital / prenatal status, pregnancy / childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Salary : $100,000 - $118,000
