Senior Physical Security Operations Lead

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Alpharetta, GAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0001939

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life.

Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.
** About the Senior Physical Security Operations Lead Position
** Colonial is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Physical Security Operations Lead to drive the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our enterprise physical security program. In this critical role, you will protect our people, facilities, and infrastructure by overseeing all physical security systems, vendor relationships, guard services, and operational risk reduction strategies.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where safety, resilience, and operational excellence matter, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll play a meaningful role in safeguarding one of the nation’s most critical energy infrastructures while partnering with dynamic teams across Operations, Technology, Engineering, and Safety. You’ll have room to innovate, influence, and elevate our enterprise security posture.
** What You Get to Do:
**** Lead the Physical Security Program:
*** Own and optimize Colonial’s enterprise-wide physical security strategy, standards, and program performance.
* Ensure the reliability and lifecycle management of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and badging systems.
* Establish and maintain governance practices aligned with risk tolerance and regulatory expectations.
* Monitor the health, effectiveness, and modernization needs of security assets.
* Provide actionable insights, reporting, and recommendations to leadership.
** Oversee Vendors & Operations:
*** Lead operational oversight of guard services, security contractors, and technology vendors.
* Align budget, procurement activities, and invoices with approved scope and performance expectations.
* Manage vendor performance, issue resolution, and long-term relationship needs.
** Drive Risk & Vulnerability Assessments:
*** Conduct security risk evaluations and recommend mitigation strategies across widespread and critical assets.
* Integrate security considerations into facility design, construction, and capital projects.
* Foster key relationships with internal partners, regulators, and law enforcement.
** Support Emergency Response:
*** Serve as Security/Intelligence Officer within the Incident Command System during emergencies.
* Lead or support drills, exercises, and after-action reviews.
* Incorporate lessons learned into future program improvements.
** What You Bring to the Table:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Business, or related field of study from accredited college or university; will consider a combination of experience and/or education such as 7+ years of physical security, first responder, or incident response experience in place of a degree.
* Ideally, 7+ years of progressive physical security or related experience, including hands-on exposure to security systems, vendor management, and emergency response.
* Ability to travel up to 30%, including field work and crisis‐related assignments.
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