EMEA Security Lead

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As part of the Global Security team, the EMEA Security Lead supports our physical security goals across region. Responsible for physical security, the post will work with several regional stakeholders including EHS, IT Security and Workplace Services to align, coordinate and deliver security activities.

Under the direction of the Global Director of Regional Security, you'll work from our Katowice offices, with some travel to Rockwell sites across the region required.

Your Responsibilities:

Site Security:

Rockwell Automation operates approx. 100 sites across the EMEA region; including sales offices, research and development sites, customer development centers and advanced manufacturing facilities. The Security Lead for EMEA will have responsibility for ensuring the appropriate levels of physical security are established and maintained across the EMEA sites:

• Functioning barriers including fences, gates, doors and locks.
• Technical security systems, including electronic access control, CCTV and alarms.
• Manned guarding services and alarm response.
• Conduct regular, prioritized security assessments identifying areas for improvement; working with the local space owner to plan and implement improvements.

Security Processes:

Our site security processes are established to support our business activities. You will be required to influence our key stakeholders and internal customers to adjust working practices to support Rockwell's security objectives; whilst minimizing impacts to the business – financial or disruption to operational activities. Processes which require adjustments can include:

• Management, storage and accounting of IT.
• Storage and security of valuable raw materials.
• Logistics zones – warehousing and shipments.
• Visitor access, including customers and partners.

Incident Management

To minimize the impact of security and safety events at our facilities, management of incidents is necessary . You will:

• Conduct regular training of management and response teams to ensure incident management.
• Work with site and business managers to coordinate response activities following an incident.
• Support investigations – either internal or with external agencies. Supporting. Interrogation of security data such as CCTV images and access control records.
• Liaison with local authorities, including law enforcement.

Travel Security

Rockwell Automation employees conduct a significant amount of business travel, often internationally. You will help deliver support to travelers preparing to travel and in response to incidents whilst traveling across the EMEA region.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Experience of technological security systems including CCTV, Electronic Access Control systems and alarms. The ability to oversee the operations, maintenance and repairs of technical systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in facilities, security and vendor management.
• Experience managing manned guard services, reviewing and overseeing the contracts and delivery of services.
• Work with many other teams, regional leadership, vendors and partners.
• The ability to report and communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• The ability to travel internationally.
• A valid driver's license.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience in law enforcement with contacts across the local security industry.
• Experience conducting and supporting investigations into security incidents, working with partners and external agencies.
• An understanding of privacy laws related to security.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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