Capital One

PrincipalAssociate,PhysicalAccessControl,GlobalWorkplaceServices

$99–113k Richmond, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Principal Associate, Physical Access Control, Global Workplace Services at Capital One. Skills: Physical Access Control Systems, Vendor Management, Security Systems, Compliance. Overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of physical access control systems. Ensuring physical access control systems adequately provide a secure environment”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure our physical access control system adequately provides a secure environment; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; Support our overall security strategy; Ensure seamless and secure physical access designs for new and existing locations; Troubleshoot reported access related problems; Align system designs with security goals; Ensure efficient and secure management of access levels and permissions; Address issues promptly, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with security policies and regulatory standards; Ensure system components are well-maintained, supported, and meet organizational requirements; Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations; Address access needs; Maintain strict confidentiality; Assist with entitlement assignments/requests for advanced user access

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Contribute to solutions with confidence, achieve desired outcomes effectively; Manage work effectively, consider multiple perspectives, and lead through ambiguity to gain buy-in and declare next steps; Be open to creative solutions, collaborate with others to solve problems, and ground issue severity on level of impact

Eligibility Requirements

This Richmond, VA based role, At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree, At least 3 years of experience in physical access control management or security systems, At least 3 years of experience working with physical access control systems, including hardware, software, and credential management, At least 3 years of experience managing vendor relationships and system service agreements, Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements (for example: OSHA, GDPR)

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Information Technology, Facilities management, or related field, At least 2 years experience working with OnGuard Lenel software (or equivalent access control software), At least 2 years experience working with Security Integrators regarding troubleshooting electronic card readers and other access control devices, At least 2 years experience in Corporate Badging & Security Operations, At least 1 year experience in project management support (use of Jira or other project management tools), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP)

What You'll Do.

Overseeing the design

and optimization of physical access control systems

Ensuring physical access control systems adequately provide a secure environment

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Supporting overall security strategy

Collaborating with Facilities

and Security teams for seamless and secure physical access designs

Working closely with the Badging team and Security Integrators to troubleshoot reported access related problems

Assisting in regular assessments of physical access needs

Modifying or expanding system designs to align with security goals

Continually optimizing physical access control systems

Ensuring efficient and secure management of access levels and permissions

Completing system audits and troubleshooting

Monitoring system performance

Making recommendations for improvements

Coordinating with vendors and service providers

Utilizing system tools to ensure compliance

Acting as the primary point of contact for physical access control issues

Addressing access needs

Maintaining strict confidentiality concerning all special access control requests or work

Assisting with entitlement assignments/requests for advanced user access

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the Facilities, IT, and Security teams; Work closely with the Badging team and Security Integrators; Collaborating with HR, Facilities, and Security teams

Communication Scope

Deliver clear, concise, and tailored communication to appropriate audiences across all levels; Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, proactively inform them

Process & Methodology

Project management support

Full Job Description

Principal Associate, Physical Access Control, Global Workplace Services At Capital One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple—bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. Our Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is a dynamic organization where development matters as much as our ability to provide collaborative and secure environments that drive connection, innovation and business success. Our commitment extends beyond solutions; it embraces a culture of care. We value, celebrate and respect each teammate's unique talents, experience, and contributions. In GWS, our team manages a diverse portfolio of mixed-use owned and leased properties. We’re constantly transforming our workplace to enable our employees to work the way they work best. But it doesn’t stop there. We don’t just reimagine and create fabulous spaces and amenities, we also manage and operate them and ensure the safety and security of our employees and the community—we’re a well-oiled machine! That’s why our team is looking to add a Principal Associate, Physical Access Control to ensure our employees have access to the spaces they work in. The Physical Access Control Principle Associate is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of physical access control systems across Capital One’s corporate facilities. This Richmond, VA based role ensures that our physical access control system adequately provides a secure environment, complies with regulatory requirements, and supports our overall security strategy. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in physical access management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support security objectives. The Ideal Candidate Should * Deliver clear, concise, and tailored communication to appropriate audiences across all levels. * Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, proactively inform them, and apply relevant prior expe

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