Regional Security Specialist

About the role

The Regional Security Specialist will be based on‑site at Guidehouse offices and will lead the implementation of security policies across the assigned area of responsibility. This role requires frequent travel, sometimes on short notice, to support physical security, crisis management, and business continuity initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and enforce Guidehouse security policies at all offices within the area of responsibility.
• Respond to operational physical‑security requests, evaluate them against policy, and direct remediation actions.
• Oversee access‑control functions including badge creation, programming, printing, revocation, troubleshooting and visitor management.
• Review video surveillance footage, document findings, and support internal investigations.
• Respond to alarm activity, conduct regular patrols, and maintain weekly access‑control and alarm‑monitoring metrics.
• Perform internal audits of physical‑security systems and assist with external inspection preparation.
• Collaborate with office leadership to improve overall security effectiveness and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the Insider Threat Program, Crisis Response Manager, and Business Continuity planning activities.
• Submit vendor service tickets, coordinate repairs, and maintain business impact analysis reports.

Required profile

• 4‑6 years of experience in a security role with emphasis on physical security, crisis response, and business continuity planning.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with risk analysis, business impact analysis, business continuity planning, and crisis management.

Required skills

• Access‑control system administration.
• Video surveillance analysis.
• Alarm monitoring and response.
• Risk analysis.
• Business impact analysis.
• Business continuity planning.