US Security Professional, Albany

At IBM Legal, Regulatory Affairs & General Counsel, we provide the guidance and oversight that enable IBM to innovate responsibly and operate with integrity. Our teams manage complex legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the globe. Ensuring trust with clients, partners, and communities. Working in Legal and Regulatory Affairs means tackling diverse challenges, from intellectual property and data privacy to corporate governance and ethical business practices. You'll collaborate with colleagues worldwide to protect IBM's interests while supporting growth and innovation. With continuous learning, global exposure, and opportunities to shape the future of technology through law and policy, IBM offers a unique environment to build your career while making a meaningful impact. The Security Professional, Albany is responsible for day-to-day Corporate Security support for IBM operations in the Albany area, with particular focus on complex research, technology and business environments. The role provides local security leadership while operating as part of the wider US Critical Sites structure. It requires an experienced practitioner capable of independently identifying risk, coordinating incidents and developing strong relationships with site leadership and external partners. The position provides the on-the-ground professional security capability needed to turn Corporate Security standards and risk decisions into effective local operations. Your primary responsibilities will include:   Site security • Maintain the physical-security posture of assigned Albany-area operations. • Conduct routine security reviews and identify vulnerabilities or control gaps. • Ensure physical-security measures remain aligned to changes in site operations and risk. • Coordinate local implementation of Corporate Security standards and requirements. Incident management • Act as the primary Corporate Security point of contact for significant local incidents. • Coordinate response with site leadership, emergency services and Corporate Security teams. • Ensure appropriate reporting, escalation and follow-up. Research and business protection • Develop a strong understanding of the people, activities and assets requiring protection. • Work with relevant security and business teams to address risks affecting sensitive operations. • Coordinate additional protective measures when threat or business circumstances require them. Physical-security technology • Monitor effectiveness of CCTV, access control, alarms and other protective systems. • Coordinate resolution of faults and control deficiencies. • Support security technology upgrades and new installations. Emergency preparedness • Support site emergency and crisis-management planning. • Participate in exercises and ensure identified corrective actions are completed. • Maintain effective relationships with police, fire and other emergency-response agencies. Vendor oversight • Monitor contracted guarding and other security services. • Establish clear operating expectations and address service failures. • Review staffing requirements against risk and operational demand.   • Typically 7 or more years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military security, government security or a similar environment. • Strong physical-security and incident-management experience. • Ability to conduct risk and vulnerability assessments. • Good knowledge of access control, CCTV and alarm systems. • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. • CPP, PSP or comparable certification. • FEMA ICS/NIMS training. • Experience in research, advanced technology, semiconductor, manufacturing or another sensitive operating environment. United States Enterprise Operations Professional Albany, US Albany (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Access Control Alarm Systems Closed-Circuit Television Corporate Security Government Law Enforcement Manufacturing Military Research Security Sound Training Conduct Risk Industrial Control Systems Professionalism Technology Verbal Communication Planning and Scheduling Professional Certification New York State Incident Management and Reporting System