Job Description

Senior Consultant-Physical Security; Not Cyber

Midtown Manhattan

Full Time – Onsite Five Days

Position Overview

The Firm, a provider of comprehensive risk management services, is seeking a Senior Consultant to serve as the dedicated Security Lead or virtual Chief Security Officer (CSO) across their client portfolio.

This is an end-to-end ownership role. The Consultant will manage engagements from the initial risk assessment and proposal delivery phase through the collaborative development, implementation, and refinement of customized security solutions, working in close partnership with key client stakeholders.

The Senior Consultant reports to the Executive Director, Consulting. The Senior Consultant interacts closely with other business units within the firm, including Investigations, Intelligence, Global Security Operations, Protection, and Security Technology. As a relationship manager, the Senior Consultant will constantly consider the needs, preferences and perspectives of each client and address them by leveraging the breadth of the Firm’s services and capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full life cycle of a client engagement, ensuring client expectations are met, scope changes are addressed and documented, and deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for each client, factoring in their unique circumstances, available Firm resources, and financial viability
• Manage client relationships in a manner that builds confidence and trust in the delivery of customized solutions, and maximizes strategic growth in accordance with client needs, concerns, and preferences
• Contribute to the development of proposals, including scoping and pricing, to address identified vulnerabilities and expressed concerns
• Physical Security Assessments that include technology, personnel and policies; emergency plans and procedures; fire life-safety; executive protection; protective intelligence; threat management; travel risk; training; and other areas
• Identify program requirements and leverage firm resources to develop, deliver and manage physical security solutions
• Produce clear, actionable documentation, including assessment reports, travel risk analyses, security policies and procedures, emergency response and crisis management plans, and trainings
• Present materials and findings in a compelling manner to senior client stakeholders and/or internal leadership
• Stay current on evolving trends and emerging technologies, conduct security benchmarking studies, and seek opportunities to build knowledge and share new information and resources internally and with clients
• Track resource utilization and oversee accurate administration and invoicing in support of assigned client programs

Experience and Skills:

• BA/BS or higher in international affairs, criminal justice, or related field required; MA preferred
• Minimum of seven years of security risk management experience as a senior member of a large security department, as a security consultant, or in an applicable military or law enforcement position
• Substantial hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing a physical security program, or major components thereof, for high-value corporate or high-net-worth residential clients
• Solid knowledge base across physical security domains including: security program design, implementation, and management; security technology; investigations; threat assessment and management; protective intelligence, executive protection; event security; global security operations; travel security; emergency and critical event planning and response; and security training
• Deep expertise in one or several physical security domains. Hands-on familiarity with leading security technologies for access control, video management, intrusion detection, etc. a major plus
• Strong analytical skills for assessing risk, vulnerability and threats
• PSP or equivalent certification; CPP or equivalent preferred; CISSP a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills; proficiency in presenting to clients and other stakeholders; strong attention to detail
• Strong business acumen and strategic development mindset
• Successful management of highly confidential information
• Strong project management skills to include organization, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
• Highly proficient in MS Office software; Smartsheet proficiency a plus
• Ability to travel 10% within the United States to conduct risk assessments, attend trainings or conferences, or support special events

This role is only open to candidates in the NY metro area. It will not include relocation and requires US work authorization.

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