Security Consultant

Cbrekorea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in commercial real estate services is seeking a Security Consultant for project oversight. The role involves developing security solutions, conducting assessments, and providing consulting services to clients. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and security industry accreditation. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage change initiatives are essential. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in security.
• Membership of a Security industry organization (ASIS, Security Institute).
• In-depth technical knowledge of security solutions and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships to tailor security solutions.
• Conduct security assessments of technical control suppliers.
• Implement metrics to measure security program effectiveness.
• Provide consulting services including security audits and training.
• Collaborate to identify and mitigate security risks.

Skills

Security technology knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical judgment

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Project or programme management qualification

Security industry recognized accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

The role holder will serve as a trusted advisor to the CBRE Global Security senior management team providing project oversight of the regional project teams, along with the Security integration and Technical excellence and will provide actionable insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making from experience gained within the Security industry, ensuring clear communications to both CBRE and the Client is developed and maintained throughout the lifecycle of every delivery.

Communication is a critical component to the success of any change initiative, and communicating to client and T1/T2 teams will be a top priority throughout every change intiaitive you will work on. As a CBRE change manager, you will oversee the security projects as part of FCP RCP, and CTB (change the Bank) and RTB (Run the bank). This role is key to ensuring security projects are delivered in a consistent format, having the skills and capabilities to turn complexity into simplicity.

What You will Do:

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to understand their security needs and provide tailored security solutions, overseeing a project delivery team of subject matter experts
• Able to own and deliver Security technology driven change within the client domain on a small to medium scale for Corporate Security and Global Real Estate projects.
• For RFP’s, conduct security assessments of physical and technical security control suppliers, including access control systems, CCTV systems, and alarm systems
• Implement security metrics and reporting to measure the effectiveness of security program delivery
• Comply with security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide security consulting services to clients, including security audits, penetration testing, and security awareness training
• Collaborate with clients to identify and prioritize security risks and develop strategies to address them
• As a trusted consultant, have the capability to work on Security technology as and when needed without supervision
• Own/drive security incident response plans to ensure prompt and effective response to identified security project vulnerabilities
• Conduct security awareness training for clients and their employees to educate them on security best practices
• Stay up to date with emerging security threats and technologies, and provide recommendations to clients on how to stay ahead of these threats
• Collaborate with other security professionals to share knowledge and best practices

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Security industry recognised accreditation, CISM, CSIP, MSyl or similar
• Project or programme management qualification or willingness to attain one
• Membership of a Security industry organisation: ASIS, Security institute or similarAbility to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth technical knowledge of security solutions, principles, practices, and technologies.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to travel to client sites within region as needed.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.