A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As Country Security Manager (CSM), you will work remotely as part of the Global Security team within China. Under Global Security and other MKS applicable frameworks and policies, you will partner with all relevant divisions and functions to keep MKS people and assets safe and contribute to the business's success. You will achieve this by championing, working directly on, and supporting the business with all Global Security programs, sub-programs, and functions. These include but are not limited to the following:
Core Security Requirements – Security risk assessments, incident and crisis management support, and threat management.Site Security – Physical/electronic security guards, procedures, and procedures.Human Factors in Security – Workplace violence, high-risk terminations, (investigations).Geospatial Security – Travel security and event security.
You will achieve this by planning and directing the MKS Instruments ("MKS") security function under the direction of the Chief Security Officer ("CSO"), manage the professional, technical, and support security staff assigned to facilities and security programs; develop, implement, and manage the strategic and tactical planning for MKS. Security services; and provide Country security leadership to the sites.
The Country Security Manager will manage complex security improvements across MKS China and security vendor relationships for facilities, as well as implement core security programs (Physical Security, Workplace Violence, Travel Security, Executive Protection, Supply Chain Security, and Crisis Management), while being customer-centric, demonstrating excellence by turning decisions into action, aiming high to win with integrity, and championing inclusion and growth.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Implement Security Core Global Security Programs by adapting them to Country needs and engaging with Country leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure buy-in.Having and maintaining advanced subject matter expertise in security management, technology, and trends in the industry and region; provide expert security advice and perspective to senior managers and other stakeholders such that security issues are thoroughly evaluated, innovative approaches developed, and optimal solutions implemented; and develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for protecting people, facilities, and business.Support, guidance, and training to Site Security Managers ("SSM") and on-site Security Guards to ensure they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet corporate standards and customer needs.Develop and guide Site Senior Leaders to measure the effectiveness of physical security at MKS sites and collaborate with other managers, leaders, and stakeholders to assess security risks, security services, and systems, provide innovative solutions, and develop improvement roadmaps.Develop and manage threats to MKS by leading cross-functional efforts in dimensioning and mitigating significant security, cultural, and legal risks with Country level impact by working with stakeholders and peers in other functions and through the business, and mentor case leaders assigned workplace violence, theft, and other security-based investigations as required.Manage all travel security requirements for national and international travels, including pre-travel compliance process, training, and support during travel. This will include responses to emergencies and incidents.Assist the business with incident and crisis management matters as required, functionally within the Global Security capacity across all core Global Security sub-functions and with the incident/crisis management framework.
Skills You Bring:
Able to work with limited day-to-day direct supervision while under a clear framework of requirements.Self-motivated to remain proactive in the work ethic by seeking ways to serve the business.Able to manage a diverse workload, mainly in the tactical application of work with various stakeholders in the business.Prioritizing and executing work according to criticality and necessity to the business.Degree or equivalent education, preferably in criminal justice, business, or security management, or a risk-based background with commensurate experience.Language: Fluent in English and Chinese.A combination of 10 years of law enforcement experience and military, business security experience, or, instead, law enforcement/business security or risk-based function experience.Good knowledge and experience with site physical and electronic security, including installation, management of CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms. This includes the management of integrators/installer vendors.Experience managing security guards and vendors to ensure quality service.Background in peer training on security in line with the Global Security programs.Background in various investigations, incident response, workplace violence readiness and response, physical security controls, threat assessment, report writing, and security auditing.Case and workload management.Investigation Management – Planning, strategy, and client delivery- presentation.Experience in travel risk management, including travel processes and procedures. Best practices and response to emergencies.Experience in the crisis management model as a security function and assisting with other functions as a subject matter expert.Report writing/briefing capability is both written and oral.
Preferred Skills:
Able to demonstrate return on security investment to the business.Knowledge of digital evidence-gatheringKnowledge of rules of evidence and appreciation of international rules of evidence.
Reporting Relationships:
The role will directly report to the Chief Security Officer. However, maintaining relationships with other functions and business partners must be flexible.Financial Responsibilities:
The role will not have direct financial responsibilities. However, it will be expected to offer the best value solutions to the business.#LI-DNI
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