Corporate Security Specialist

Vanguard has a new Corporate Security Specialist opportunity open in our Charlotte location. We are looking for a security professional who can lead and manage the overall security and protection of the workplace including staff, contents and overall premises. You'll provide expert level security administration knowledge to develop and maintain a secure access administration architecture for the division. Candidates should have both CCTV and access control systems knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees pre-screening processes to include background investigations and FBI fingerprint checks for all crew and contractors. Manages sensitive department security investigations including incidents of theft, burglary, intruders, and other threats.
• Leads and manages the department's security incident process, to include review, investigation, recommendation and resolution of security matters.
• Independently identify areas of non-compliance throughout the facility and proactively develop solutions appropriate to problem and business. Supports the review and assessment of processes and controls with an emphasis on single points of failure. Monitors, reports and assists in the development of control strategies and documentation.
• Provides information and intelligence to assist in the development and management of the threat intelligence review process and planning.
• Acts as liaison to local and federal authorities in the US and abroad with international law enforcement and intelligence counterparts, in-country security, and private sector security liaison partners. Acts as a consultant to all organizational clients.
• Shares knowledge and trains others in security administration policies, standards and architecture development. May conduct security awareness training.
• Manages the termination and suspension process for crew contractors, and consultants as directed by management. Makes suggestions to the security game plan.
• Carries out activities related to the department's security incident process including review, investigation, recommendation and resolution of security matters. Supports sensitive department security investigations and recommends action.
• Reviews security project designs and conducts onsite progress assessments. Interfaces with the project team and user groups and coordinates the security aspects.
• Supports the development and execution of the security response to Vanguard events including conducting an advance security review of the event. Serves as a liaison with site security management.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Specializations that will make an impact: Prior law enforcement experience

Qualifications

• CCTV experience
• Access control systems experience
• Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years corporate security experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.