Physical Security Program Manager

Alfred Figueroa

** ********* ******, **** ********, NJ 07034

917-***-**** 973-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Professional Summary

Proven leader in high-security environments supporting mission-critical government, aviation, and data-sensitive operations. Experienced in direct collaboration with IT and Facilities departments to establish and maintain robust physical security infrastructure. Expertise in developing and enforcing security policies, leading cross-functional teams, managing owner/security integrator partnerships, and establishing and maintaining organizational physical security compliance. Proven success in presenting risk insights to executive leadership, coordinating emergency protocols, and implementing security technology infrastructure. Fluent in Spanish; internationally mobile; former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant, weight trainer and Latin Dance enthusiast.

Core Competencies

Physical Security Program Development & Implementation

Incident Response, Threat Mitigation & Crisis Planning

Access Control Systems & Surveillance Infrastructure Management (CCTV, SOC, PIDS)

Event Security Coordination

Security Policy Design & Executive Risk Briefings

Project Budget Management & Vendor Oversight

Project Management

Law Enforcement & Government Agency Liaison

Metrics-Based Compliance Audits & Reporting

Construction Security & Institutional Risk Management

IT & Facilities Collaboration & Security Systems Integration Professional Experience

Senior Security Program Manager

Sayar Consulting Group – Delta Airlines LGA Redevelopment Project, NY 2019 – Present

Directed all security operations and logistics (sterile & secure environments) for Delta’s

$4B LaGuardia Terminal C redevelopment in partnership with the Port Authority, TSA, and 124 general contractors.

Part of Delta Airline’s Construction Management Team (CMT), ensuring Delta’s Port Authority and TSA-mandated security obligations were met, and advising team members on issues and corrective actions.

Represented CMT on all matters pertaining to the security of all of Delta’s construction sites.

Designed and implemented access control and surveillance systems, coordinated procurement, installation, commissioning and integration across project phases.

Worked closely with owners to incorporate risk and threat assessments into system design, and ensured client IT and Facilities departments were engaged from inception to facilitate seamless turnover.

closely with the owners to ensure risk and threat assessments were considered when designing their physical security program and ensured clients IT and Facilities departments were involved from inception to ensure ownership after the new concourses and their systems were successfully turned over.

Worked closely with Port Authority and TSA officials to ensure regulatory compliance by testing security-based systems, ensuring fire code fail-safe compliance, security procedures and local alarm security guard response times.

Coordinated and managed up to 5 security vendor contracts and a workforce of 100+ security personnel across construction access points.

Conducted forensic video reviews, investigated access anomalies, and delivered incident tracking reports to senior leadership.

Presented risk metrics and security dashboards during enterprise compliance audits using data collected through our security & logistics systems.

Collaborated with law enforcement and internal stakeholders on external and insider threat mitigation, emergency response, and employee separations.

Knowledgeable and participated in Port Authority of NY/NJ Everbridge Monthly Tests United Nations, Department of Safety & Security – New York, NY 1990 – 2019

Progressively Promoted:

Captain, Officer-in-Charge – Technical Services Unit (2014–2019) Lieutenant, Officer-in-Charge – Physical Security Unit (2000–2014) Security Officer – Global Operations & Deployments (1990–2000)

Directed physical security programs across UNHQ and 7 annex buildings, overseeing 1,000+ access-controlled doors and 1,400 CCTV feeds managed through Software House systems.

Led 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) coordination with NYPD, Secret Service, State Department, and internal UN agencies for 8 UN General Assemblies.

Oversaw security systems design and integration during major renovations and new facility launches, including the UN's $2B headquarters renovation project and three temporary office buildings where UN staff members were relocated.

Led field testing of facial recognition systems by providing an ideal test site for vendors and UN security personnel to evaluate their software platforms.

Worked collaboratively with UN departments to assign clearances and door schedules, maintain user databases, configure permissions, and implement physical security measures to safeguard sensitive personnel data.

Personally installed and integrated hardware (electronic locksets, door release buttons) into the access control platform.

Delivered strategic threat and risk briefings to UN leadership; led procurement planning and multi-year physical security equipment lifecycle budgeting.

Managed vendor performance and compliance, ensuring operational continuity.

Conducted international site security assessments (Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Spain, Senegal, Mali); directed executive protection for diplomatic personnel (Colombia).

In early service, deployed to El Salvador, Somalia, Cambodia, and Guatemala; implemented foundational physical security programs, including office building’s perimeter door locks, CCTV and alarm systems in remote locations.

Received Special Post Assignment recognition for operational excellence with Guatemala & United Nations Headquarters New York.

Collaborated closely with IT, Facilities departments, and in-house physical security integrators to enhance security infrastructure and systems integration while ensuring the integrity of SOC-2 / ISO-27001 information security standards were maintained.

Assisted local law enforcement agencies (NYPD, State Department, Security Service) and in-house UN investigators in discreet forensic research using access control, CCTV, and visitor management platforms to investigate thefts, security breaches, and other incidents.

Collaborated with in-house programmers to develop and implement a custom visitor management system, enabling barcode-based access to the UN’s secure tour route via the C•CURE 9000 platform.

Knowledgeable and participated in United Nations Everbridge Monthly Tests Military Service

Sergeant – United States Marine Corps (Honorable Discharge) 1985 – 1990

Served as Marine Security Guard at U.S. Embassies in Zimbabwe, El Salvador and as Assistant Detachment Commander in Costa Rica, providing close protection and access control.

Assigned to Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO) in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, overseeing base defense operations and perimeter integrity. Certifications & Technical Skills

Software House C•CURE 9000 – Certified Installer/Maintainer and Advanced System Manager

Software House Victor/Video Edge – Certified Advanced Installer

Familiar with Lenel OnGuard’s Access Control Platform

Licensed Locksmith & Safe Technician

Experienced Electronics Technician

United Nations Language Certification – Spanish

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Deep Understanding of Integrated Security Platforms (Visitor Management Systems, Badging Systems)

Actively Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice (Online).

Actively Pursuing ASIS Certification Physical Security Professional Certification Additional Information

Guest speaker at Rutgers University and John Jay College on topics including Project Management, Institutional Security, Fire Safety, and System Commissioning.

Willingness to travel and relocate as required.

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