Sr. Manager, Security

Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

The Senior Manager Security provides strategic and operational leadership for the Duquesne Lights corporate security program including physical security security operations investigations regulatory compliance security technology emergency preparedness and security risk management. Leading a team of security specialists supervisors and analysts the Senior Manager oversees the protection of employees critical infrastructure facilities and other corporate assets through risk-based security strategies regulatory compliance continuous program improvement and collaboration with business partners and senior leadership.

Location: Hybrid Pittsburgh PA (New Manchester)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of the Companys enterprise corporate security program including physical security security operations investigations compliance emergency preparedness and security risk management.
• Develop departmental goals strategic priorities and performance measures that align with organizational objectives and support operational excellence.
• Partner with business units to understand operational needs and develop risk-based cost-effective security solutions that support business objectives.
• Establish maintain and enhance corporate security policies standards procedures and best practices to ensure a consistent and effective security program.
• Provide executive leadership with assessments and recommendations regarding significant security risks investigations emerging threats and issues that may impact Company operations assets personnel or reputation.
• Manage compliance with applicable security regulations and standards including NERC CIP FERC and other federal state and industry requirements; monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary program updates.
• Direct security audits inspections assessments and program reviews to evaluate compliance identify vulnerabilities and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee the Corporate Security Command Center (SCC) ensuring effective monitoring alarm management incident response emergency communications and coordination during routine and emergency operations.
• Lead the strategy deployment maintenance and optimization of enterprise security technologies including access control video surveillance intrusion detection visitor management and electronic key management systems.
• Conduct and oversee investigations involving theft fraud workplace violence policy violations and other incidents affecting Company personnel facilities or assets.
• Perform physical security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments; develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Manage security-related vendor and contractor relationships including uniformed security services background screening testing programs technology providers and equipment maintenance vendors.
• Collaborate with business continuity emergency management and crisis response teams to support preparedness planning incident response work continuation and recovery efforts.
• Provide security consulting and support for capital projects facility improvements executive protection initiatives special events and other strategic business activities.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programs focused on workplace violence prevention active threat preparedness emergency response and crime prevention.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets ensuring effective stewardship of Company resources and achievement of financial objectives.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with law enforcement agencies emergency management organizations regulatory bodies industry associations and other external partners.
• Develop implement and oversee security-related safety initiatives within the department.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Storm team duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• 10 years of related experience in corporate security or law enforcement required.
• Bachelors degree in criminology homeland security or related discipline required.
• In lieu of degree an additional 4 years of experience in corporate security or law enforcement is required.
• 3 years of prior management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field or certifications such as Certified Protection Professional Physical Security Professional or Professional Certified Investigator preferred.
• Experience managing or working in a corporate security environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements including NERC CIP FERC and other applicable federal state and industry standards preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership ability to develop motivate and manage high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to align security programs and risk mitigation strategies to organizational objectives.
• Proven ability to assess complex situations make sound decisions and effectively manage security incidents investigations and crisis situations.
• Strong knowledge of physical security operations risk assessment methodologies security technologies investigations and emergency preparedness programs.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional verbal written and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex security risks and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and develop risk-based solutions.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but arent limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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