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Vaxcyte

Director, Physical Security

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To thrive as a Physical Security Professional, you need expertise in access control, surveillance, risk assessment, and emergency response, often supported by relevant industry certifications such as CPP or PSP. Familiarity with security management software, CCTV systems, alarm monitoring platforms, and intrusion detection technologies is crucial. Strong observational skills, situational awareness, and effective communication help you collaborate with teams and interact with the public. These competencies ensure the safety of people and assets by enabling proactive identification and mitigation of security threats.

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A typical day for a Physical Security Professional involves monitoring surveillance systems, conducting site patrols, and verifying access to restricted areas. They may also respond to incidents, investigate potential threats, and work closely with law enforcement or emergency response teams. Regularly reviewing and updating security protocols is often part of the job, along with reporting any safety concerns to management. Collaboration with other security staff and facility personnel is common, ensuring a coordinated approach to keeping people, property, and information secure.

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A Physical Security Professional is responsible for protecting people, assets, and facilities from physical threats such as theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. They assess security risks, implement access control measures, monitor surveillance systems, and enforce security policies. Their role may also include emergency response planning and coordination with law enforcement. Physical Security Professionals work in various industries, including corporate, government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. Their main goal is to ensure a safe and secure environment while minimizing security risks.

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Senior Physical Security Specialist

Senior Physical Security Specialist

Cambia Health Solutions

Portland, OR

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 277 rated insurance

Job description

Senior Physical Security Specialist

On-site role(5days/weekin office)atPortland, OR orRenton, WA office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Who We Are Looking For:

Every day, Cambia's dedicated Physical Security team is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Physical Security team, our Senior Physical Security Specialist provides a secure physical environment for people and facilities across the enterprise by designing, installing, upgrading, and maintaining new and existing physical security systems including badge access, security cameras and other hardware and software applications. Collaborates with other internal divisions (Data and Technology Solutions, Information Security, Human Resources) and vendors regarding matters of physical security. Manages system reporting and provides data to internal stakeholders. Keeps current on the latest cutting-edge technologies and technics used in the Physical Security and IT fields and makes recommendations for enterprise-wide system improvements.

- all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.

Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia:

Qualifications:

Candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or similar field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience including: physical security operations leadership with oversight of Security Operations Center staff; systems operation of different types of Security Access Control, Cameras and Alarm systems software hardware and networks. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Prior military or law enforcement experience preferred.

PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional) or CPP (ASIS Certified Protection Professional) certification preferred.

Must complete First Aid, CPR and AED certification within three months of start.

On call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.

Travel to locations in 5 states needed.

Skills and Attributes:

Expert technical skills and knowledge in Physical Security applications and Microsoft Office programs

Understands appropriate environments for physical security applications, adapts to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies and can recommend and implement new, pro-active security strategies enterprise wide

Ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve system performance problems or outages

Demonstrated ability to plan, document, upgrade hardware operating systems and physical security systems, software and third party software

Ability to manage projects, recognize risks and navigate challenges with a high degree of accuracy.

Attention to detail and achieving desired results

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an efficient Security Operations Center

Capable of collaborating across teams and integrating activities with business units and IT departments to ensure the successful implementation and support for project efforts

Talent for building constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact. Capable of diffusing tense situations comfortably.

Ability to present and communicate highly technical concepts and make recommendations verbally and in writing to all levels of business

Desire to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking, fluid environment with ever-changing priorities

Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

What You Will Do at Cambia:

Manages enterprise-wide corporate physical security systems including installation, maintenance, mapping and patching for all NVRs, cameras, access panels, multiple applications, servers, data bases, network, firewalls, and scripting to integrate with other systems.

Ensures performance and stability for all physical security systems across all Cambia locations in 5 states

Provides oversight of our Security Operations Center including management of vendor security dispatch officers, updating SOC post procedures as needed, coordinating SOC functions during emergencies and interacting with emergency responders as needed.

Ensures physical security systems are documented and comply with local, state, federal requirements

Accountable for researching and solving simple to complex software issues and collaborates with vendors and other support teams to resolve product or infrastructure problems

Provides technical directions to many project teams to ensure secure Cambia facilities and Physical Security systems are responsive, align with industry best practices and are cost-effective.

Ensures rapid and efficient issue resolution for all physical security system issues

Provides input for the written Physical Security Program reviews and revisions. (i.e. Policy, Post Orders and Playbook, business plans, RFP's and budgets)

Performs incident response and follows analysis for both physical security and security systems failure root cause.

Shares technical expertise to increase team performance, gain higher compliance with industry technical standards and to make systems more efficient and sustainable.

Work Environment

Typical office environment.

In Washington and Oregon:The expected hiring range is$76,500.00 - $103,500.00, the full range is$72,000.00 - $117,000.00and the bonus target is10%.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can:

  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.

In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
  • Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
  • Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
  • Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
  • Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
  • Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
  • Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.

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