[Hiring] Regional Security Manager @Bright Horizons

Role Description

Our Regional Security Manager ensures the safety and security of Bright Horizon’s employees, clients, visitors, real property, assets and information. This position safeguards Bright Horizons intangible assets and benefits against unlawful and malicious conduct, as well as enforces Bright Horizons’ security policy. This is a Remote position available in the United States, with a preference for Pacific Time Zone residing candidates.

• Continually assess and manage the nature of Bright Horizons’ security and fraud needs to establish and maintain an enterprise-wide physical security and fraud prevention program to ensure that all employees, clients, information, real property and assets are adequately protected.
• Participate in and conduct audits of locations for the protection of Bright Horizon facilities. Direct site security initiatives where required and advise site leaders in implementing policies, standards and systems.
• Responsible for designing physical security systems and recommending / implementing hardware at enterprise locations, including perimeter security, lighting and security signage, CCTV and video management system/analytics, access controls, visitor management systems, intrusion detection alarms, and security force operations where required.
• Responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting on physical security risks on a regional level. Prepares security risk assessments, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments and related planning documents.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Facilities, Operations, Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Teams, Audit, Legal, Fraud Prevention and other key stakeholders across all business lines.
• Conduct security-related education programs for enterprise locations (e.g., active assailant, situational awareness, de-escalation). Liaise with business units and internal partners to facilitate security awareness while maintaining corporate culture.
• Participate and lead efforts consistent with the organization’s workplace violence prevention standards, which aid in the prevention of threats and violence in the workplace; and support response in the event of an incident.
• Manage and mitigate threats to the organization, including threats to employees and / or threats arising at centers. Maintains threat intelligence and monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in managing corporate security in global enterprises.
• 5 years investigations experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field (3 years of additional relevant experience would be considered in lieu of applicable degree).

Requirements

• Preference for Pacific Time Zone residing candidates.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or related designation.
• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (i.e., PII, PCI, GDPR, California Privacy Act, Data Subject Requests, etc.).
• Highly innovative.
• Up to date on the latest trends, technologies and best practices.
• Ability to independently operate in a matrixed environment, building productive relationships across departments.
• Less than 45% travel required.
• Must be an effective leader and productive team player.
• Strong analytical, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with business partners in remote locations.
• Ability to work in fast paced priority demanding environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Tuition assistance and education coaching.
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family.
• New employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule; and 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).

Company Description

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.