Security Operations and Facilities Manager
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Reporting Relationship: Director of Information Technology and Facilities
Website: https://hjweinbergfoundation.org/employment/
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation strives to fight poverty and build strong, vibrant communities where everyone can thrive. Collaborating closely with the Jewish and broader community, the Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that equip people to secure safe and affordable housing; lead healthy lives; obtain and keep good jobs; engage in high-quality educational and developmental opportunities; and, later in life, remain independent and age with dignity. These efforts primarily focus on places with ties to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg.
The Foundation seeks individuals interested in helping to drive change. If you want to contribute toward advancing our mission, values, and work, we want to hear from you!
Why Choose Weinberg?
- Make a difference: Help support meaningful, lasting efforts to fight poverty and build strong, vibrant communities.
- Collaborate with dedicated colleagues: Work in a supportive environment alongside a passionate and talented team that shares a commitment to community, mission, and excellence — and a sense of humor.
POSITION SUMMARY
The security operations and facilities manager will lead the organization's physical security program from the primary office location. This role will oversee visitors, mail and package intake, and security incidents.
In addition to leading the organization's security operations, this position will manage building maintenance, protection systems, and facility improvement projects. This is a fully in-person role based at the front security desk.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead front desk security operations, including managing visitor access, issuing badges, and monitoring security incidents while keeping professional and alert.
- Receive, inspect, log, and distribute incoming mail and packages. Maintain appropriate screening and safe-handling procedures and ensure proper delivery to staff.
- Oversee the organization's physical security program, policies, and procedures aligned with enterprise risk management principles and nonprofit governance expectations, coordinating with external security advisors when applicable.
- Administer, configure, and maintain operational oversight of the organization's physical security technologies, including Genetec Security Center and IP-based surveillance systems.
- Manage credentials provisioning and permissions, surveillance monitoring, and alarm response procedures. Serve as incident lead during security events and coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services when required.
- Partner with IT to ensure physical security systems follow cybersecurity standards including firmware management, secure configuration, and appropriate network controls.
- Manage security vendors and related contracts. Assist with annual security budgeting and capital planning.
- Manage the facility and improvement projects, including renovations and maintenance initiatives and oversee vendors responsible for maintenance, repairs, and other essential services.
- Coordinate inspection and compliance for fire alarm, suppression, and life safety systems.
- Work with contractors to keep the building safe and functional.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and Professional Background: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of seven years of progressive experience leading or supporting enterprise physical security operations, including access control, surveillance systems, and incident response, with exposure to facilities or building operations environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex facilities projects, including renovations or maintenance, involving multiple vendors, scheduling coordination, and budgeting. Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PMP, or similar are valued but not required.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience administering enterprise physical security systems such as Genetec Security Center (Omnicast, Synergis, AutoVu, Sipelia) or comparable platforms in a production environment, including system configuration, device management, and operational support. Experience working with IP-based surveillance systems and access control infrastructure, including Axis IP camera systems, HID Signo readers, Mercury control boards, mobile credentialing platforms (Apple Wallet), and supporting networked devices. Ability to manage lifecycle maintenance of security technologies.
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyzes information carefully and synthesizes key insights to inform decisions. Identifies issues proactively and recommends thoughtful, practical solutions. Applies critical thinking as appropriate to the role.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Manages priorities effectively while advancing work independently and collaboratively. Works respectfully with colleagues across teams. Builds productive relationships with external partners, grantees, and other stakeholders. Contributes to a positive, welcoming, and solution-oriented team culture. Accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Judgment and Professionalism: Exercises sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations. Maintains strict confidentiality and handles highly sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats. Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy. Listens actively and engages thoughtfully with colleagues, partners, and community members.
- Values and Approach: Brings a professional background and experience that resonate with the Foundation's values and guiding principles: respect for every individual, care, collaboration, commitment, community, and curiosity.
- Soft Skills: Demonstrates emotional intelligence and self-awareness in interactions with colleagues and partners. Adapts to changing priorities and navigates ambiguity with flexibility and composure.
BENEFITS AND SALARY RANGE
Compensation for this position includes an annual base pay range of $115,000–$125,000. Additionally, the Foundation offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a retirement plan with employer contributions.
The Weinberg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to complying with federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
