Security Operations Manager

Securitas

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,000–$83,000
SKILLS
Access Control, Analysis Skills, Automation, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Emergency Response, Employee Assistance Plan, GSOC - GIAC Securing Oracle Certification, Incident Management, Intelligence Analysis, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Legal, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Retirement Plan, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Surveillance, Time Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
Today

AVERT Operations Manager

 

Key Responsibilities:

 Lead and develop a 24/7 Incident monitoring team supporting regional operations

 Drive performance through metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement mechanisms

 Ensure operational excellence across alarm monitoring, access control, and video surveillance

 Own shift accountability, staffing models, and workforce planning

 Act as escalation point for high-severity incidents impacting employees, facilities, or operations

Lead coordinated response efforts across multiple regions and stakeholders

Ensure clear, concise, and timely executive-level communications

Conduct post-incident reviews and drive corrective actions

Oversee real-time monitoring of global events including geopolitical risks, civil unrest, and natural disasters

Translate intelligence into actionable insights for business stakeholders

Partner with regional teams to assess and mitigate operational risk

Collaborate with Legal, HR, Workplace Health & Safety, and Corporate Security teams

Build relationships with external partners including law enforcement and emergency responders

Support executive protection and large-scale event security operations

Leverage technology and automation to improve response times and reduce risk

Drive standardization across global GSOC locations

Hire, coach, and develop security professionals at scale

Foster a culture aligned with the client's Leadership Principles (Ownership, Dive Deep, Bias for Action, Deliver Results)

Lead through data, accountability, and continuous feedback

 

Basic Qualifications:

 2+ years of experience in security operations, GSOC, or related field

 2+ years of direct people management experience

 Experience managing operations in a 24/7 environment

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

 Proven ability to manage high-pressure incidents and make critical decisions

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 Experience in a large-scale, global corporate environment

 Familiarity with intelligence analysis and global risk monitoring

 Experience with systems such as Lenel and incident management platforms

 Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

 Industry certifications (CPP, PSP, CISSP)

 

With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.

 

See a different world.

 

“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include: 
  • Retirement plan
  • Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Securitas Saves discount program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.
Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

About the Company

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Securitas

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services Inc. (SCIS) is one of the largest providers in the United States of specialized security, fire and emergency response services to meet federal government security requirements in the Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, and Energy industries. As the national security provider for many Department of Defense, Aerospace and Intelligence contractors, SCIS is qualified to provide “Cleared Protective Services” to classified facilities.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, Professional Development
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
https://parasys.com/solutions/scis/