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Company:
Allied Universal
Location:
Ashburn, VA, 20147
Posted:
May 16, 2025
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Description:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Allied Universal® is hiring a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Shift Lead. The Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Operator supports the Global Security Management and other business function leaders for a high-profile customer. This role executes the various core functions of the GSOC to include, but not limited to, incident recognition/escalation, emergency response, product security, and physical security. The Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Operator acts as a partner working closely with teams across the security organization and the wider business to understand information requirements, deliver timely analysis, and present key insights to internal stakeholders.

Full Time: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.26

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee day to day operations within the GSOC, ensuring all procedures and protocols are followed

Manage and coordinate the activities of the GSOC team during the shift, including monitoring security systems, handling incidents, and responding to emergencies

Update the GSOC Operator schedule; ensure coverage for all openings and callout; notify the Account Manager if there are any open posts that cannot be covered

Ensure all GSOC activities comply with local, national, and international laws and client regulations

Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify area of improvement

Ensure all training requirements are met for all operators; complete training checklists for new hires and when retraining operators

Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the GSOC to ensure consistent and effective operations; review and notify managers when changes need to be made to reflect new threats and organizational requirements

Oversee the daily monitoring of security systems and intelligence sources feeds; ensure all monitoring and analysis activities are conducted in compliance with client policies and regulations

Complete metrics for all Operators to ensure they are meeting standards set by the client

Troubleshoot issues with the security applications and work with the system team to resolve issues

Act as the primary point of contact for incident response, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including emergency services as necessary

Ensure all incidents are properly documented, analyzed and reported

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

Minimum of two (2) years of technical writing experience

Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable security experience

Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable Global Security Operation Center experience

Minimum of two (2) years of experience using CCURE and other surveillance tools (e.g., Genetic)

Must possess one or more of the following:

Service in the active-duty military, military reserves, or National Guard

Service in auxiliary police or police cadets

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Emergency Management, Communications, Information Technology, Political Sciences, Criminal Justice, or related field of study

Technical writing skills

Teamwork, coaching, mentoring skills

Proficient Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Excel, Word)

Solid computer knowledge and skills, experience working with complex platforms

Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors

Ability to communicate at an executive level, both written and orally, through superior communication skills

Ability to make decisions, multi-task, and operate within high demand situations, often under time constraints

Possess working knowledge of current global events and global geography/cultures

Ability to analyze and think critically, sometimes under ambiguous circumstances

Ability to follow written policy and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

Military and/or law enforcement experience

College degree in Communications, Criminal Justice, or related field of study

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements

Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:

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