Associate Vice President - Physical Security Technology

Company: Fisher Investments
Location: Plano
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

It's an exciting time to join Fisher Investments; we're investing in the future of our firm's technology and information security. Our business is growing internationally, which emphasizes the need to build an unparalleled team that promotes future global growth through strategic solutions and progress. We are important to supporting our firm's diverse businesses, and we are excited to continue solidifying that foundation as we add more experienced technologists to our Technology team.

The Opportunity:

The Associate Vice President, reporting to the GVP of Information Security, will work with Information Security, Facilities, Office Expansion and Project Management teams to retain proper Physical Security protocol for all Fisher Investments locations. You will also work with vendors and planning leadership to ensure proper expansion timelines and guidelines are met.

The Day-to-Day:

• Deliver physical access control and video monitoring technologies to support building security and privacy requirements
• Manage the physical security technology projects and vendors in collaboration with globally dispersed teams and 3rd parties to ensure project timelines and requirements are met
• Vendor management to include, scheduling, quote and SOW review and management, standards enforcement
• Design, budget, document, and implement physical security technology using structural drawings and as-builts
• Maintain strict confidentiality with information while safeguarding intellectual property
• Establish and maintain effective and continuous communication with key stake holders and project team members on project status, issues, and any changes to the project scope, budget, timeline, and/or resources
• Contribute to the development and implementation of physical security technical policies, standards, and operating procedures
• Keep abreast of technical and professional trends and developments in physical security systems through publications, conferences, seminars, and classes
  Your Qualifications:
  
  • 8+ years Physical Security hardware and software technical experience in an enterprise environment
  • 5+ years globally managing Physical Security technology projects, vendors, and solutions
  • Successful project participation and delivery at an enterprise level
  • Detailed knowledge of Physical Security access control and surveillance technologies including various systems by manufacturer products, features, costs, and comparative performance
  • Knowledge of internationally applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the installation of physical security systems to ensure compliance
  • Comprehension and adaptation of Information Security and Risk concepts
  • Experience in Financial Services or other regulated industry with security as a top priority
  • Technical Skills:
    • Knowledge of software and hardware systems including ACS, VMS, and CCTV components such as electronic locks, card readers, request to exit devices, access control panels, reader boards, power supplies and cameras.
    • General networking concepts
    • Experience with project frameworks
    • Experience with architectural design software
    • Occasional travel is required
      Why Fisher Investments:
      
      We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
      
      • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
      • A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
      • 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
      • Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance and back-up child, adult, and elder care
      • $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
      • Opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change. Based on tenure and performance eligibility, you will have the opportunity to work from home up to 60 days per year
        FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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