Security Assessor-Austin TX

Salary: $115,000 - $120,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
 

About TRIDENT Security Solutions

TRIDENT is a company of dedicated Security Specialists focused on providing superior Tier-1 level security support services to our customers on time.

As a Security Designer, you will serve as a strategic leader in safeguarding client R&D technology, assessing third-party vendors and marketing productions, and designing security plans that protect confidential projects from concept to product shipment. This role involves global travel to collaborate with partners, influence risk-aware decision-making, and promote sustainable security practices.
 

TRIDENT Values

• Do everything with honesty and integrity
• Achieve excellence in every job
• Deliver superior customer and employee service
• Secure customer’s operational and technical goals
   

Job Summary

You will be responsible for:

• Designing creative security plans and leading on-site assessments of third-party vendors, suppliers, and marketing productions.
• Communicating actionable security strategies across all levels of the client organization.
• Developing and implementing policies and initiatives to prevent loss and unauthorized disclosure of confidential projects.
• Building relationships with internal and external partners worldwide to promote security awareness and influence decision-making.
• Recognizing critical details, trends, and risks that others might overlook, and driving solutions that prioritize customer experience.
   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 3–8 years of experience working in complex, challenging environments with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate across multiple lines of business and geographic locations to solve problems and deliver results.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to audiences of all sizes, from individual contributors to executives.
• Manage complex projects and processes across highly-matrixed organizations.
• Adapt to ambiguity and lend structure to undefined environments.
• Read and respond to different organizational cultures and communication styles.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit keen attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Design and deliver professional training to diverse, global audiences.
   

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• PSP, CISSP, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.
   

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Valid state-issued security license, if applicable based on assignment.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, accountability, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to work independently while providing excellent customer service.
• Calm and adaptable under stress, with a positive attitude.
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to take direction and execute confidently.
• Knowledge of physical and/or logical security processes, technologies, and risk frameworks.
• Experience in assessments or audits in physical security, information security, environmental health and safety, crisis management, risk management, supply chain, or logistics.
• Experience in global, multi-lingual business environments.
• Strong written communication skills.
   

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk 2 miles on client sites and work outdoors in various environments and weather conditions.
• Stand for up to 8 hours and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.
• Required to drive company or client vehicles between sites.

Reporting Structure

• The Security Designer is a salaried exempt position that reports to client leadership and management for day-to-day tasking, and to the Trident Special Projects Operations Manager for administrative support.

TRIDENT Security Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $115,000 - $120,000