Senior Consultant - Physical Security

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

A safety and physical security resource responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect personnel, property, and information assets. This role combines demonstrated proficiency in safety and physical security disciplines with solid understanding of physical security-security technologies and platforms.

The role also requires an advanced and broad knowledgeof modern technology, with a solid understanding of related physical security-related disciplines and how they interoperate as a part of the security program.

Some characteristics include specific troubleshooting efforts of multiple physical security-related technologies and controls, solid capabilities in control design and monitoring efforts, advanced understanding of the field, its practices and controls, and its related technologies, and progressive knowledge of current technologies, threats, vulnerabilities and exposures.

The Lead Safety and Physical Security Specialist advances safety and physical security-related program and process, and/or oversee one or more complex projects, scope of work, or processes that drive results.

This role requires very minimal oversight and guidance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Demonstrated proficiency of the field, its practices and controls, and its related technologies. Stays abreast of current technologies, threats, vulnerabilities and exposures
• Oversees routine departmental processes and procedures, such as;
• vigilantly monitor physical security-related technologies and controls, reporting issues and concerns to management
• issuing and use of building access cards,
• timely processing of physical access requirements,
• fingerprinting staff in compliance with S.E.C. rule 17f-2
• awareness and training, and
• safety and incident response
• Responder to any report of a medical emergency or security issue and aid as necessary. Interact with building security to insure the prompt arrival, escort, and departure of EMS responders. Maintains record of incident responses. Works with global offices to ensure response procedures are in place
• Owns relationship with lobby and property/building security to ensure requests for events, large groups and VIP's are fulfilled
• Manages security coverage at various internal functions, meetings, etc. that require a security presence
• Directs the organization and administration of evacuation drills. Works with all departments and offices regarding selection and training of floor wardens and any life safety position. Monitors all similar events globally and researches any issues
• Maintains a network with other security organizations to keep abreast of best practices. Establish and maintain relationships within the company and building management to ensure efficiency of implementing company policies and adhering to local mandates
• Leads the maintenance and placement of life/safety equipment on MFS floors ensuring compliance with local regulations. This process includes working with building personnel and vendors when necessary. Equipment includes but is not limited to Fire extinguishers, AED, fire doors and exits globally. Recommends replacements or upgrades
• Supervises technical support of physical-security related technologies to ensure the ongoing efficient and reliable operations of related MFS security solutions and controls supporting business products and services
• Put plans in place and executes them to automate manual tasks and seeks to improve efficiency wherever practicable and appropriate. Assesses, recommends, and implements security process improvements
• Supervise department activity with assessments, audits and vendor due diligence, as necessary
• Works on projects of advanced complexity under minimal supervision. Stays abreast of current technologies, threats, vulnerabilities and exposures.
• Receives broad goals and overall performance and project objectives from Management and assists in establishing and implementing the methods to attain them.
• Accountable for meeting assigned performance and project objectives, provides innovative suggestions for solutions and executes plans.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment by acting as a resource for team members to address questions, obstacles, and guidance to promote success.
• Collaborates with other security and business groups and readily shares information to resolve problems.
• Continuously learns and grows knowledge of security practices and MFS technology solutions and business and their related components and works with team to make recommendations to improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and security of these systems as appropriate.
• Performs additional duties as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related technical field.
• 6-8+ years of relevant work experience is required.
• Strong subject matter expertise in the field, with familiarity with other related security technologies, controls and processes.
• Proficient working knowledge of physical security-related technologies and platforms, such as Lenel, Milestone and AMAG
• May be required to work at off-hours such as nights and weekends to prevent interruption to daily facility operations
• Proficient knowledge of fundamental concepts of administrative, technical, and physical controls related to safety and physical security
• Proficient analytical, problem solving, writing and organizational skills; Adapts swiftly to changing priorities, showing flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, build relationships, and communicate well with members of team and management; makes and delivers effective presentations.
• Proficient interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrates financial skills, strategic and tactical planning.
• Proven ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively and to meet project deadlines
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities when necessary.

PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of related Information Technology experience with 3+ years of Information Security-specific experience.
• May have held previous positions such as:
• security analyst/engineer/specialist
• Degree in Criminal Justice
• Basic certifications like Security Officer, Unarmed Security Guard, and Firearms Certification are common.
• Advanced certifications, such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Certified Security Supervisor (CSS), demonstrate specialized expertise and can lead to career advancement.
• Other relevant certifications include those in first aid, CPR, and AED, as well as those related to specific technologies like security systems
• Professional designations available that certify an individual's potential ability to apply knowledge and execute at this level:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification:
• Certified Protection Officer (CPO):
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP):
• Certified Security Supervisor (CSS):
• Certified Security Manager (CSM):
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM):

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional designations available that certify an individual's potential ability to apply knowledge and execute at this level:
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification:
• Certified Protection Officer (CPO):
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP):
• Certified Security Supervisor (CSS):
• Certified Security Manager (CSM):
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM):

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.

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