Job Description

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You’ll Contribute

The Principal Specialist, Corporate Security, will be responsible for supporting the execution of security protocols and ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures, protecting our organization's assets, employees, and information.

What You’ll Do

• Support the documentation, tracking, and reporting of security incidents, ensuring accuracy and timely communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze security incidents, threats, and trends, and provide recommendations for improving security measures and protocols.
• Support the coordination of security activities with cross-functional teams, such as HR, IT, and facilities, to ensure the organization's security needs are met.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security awareness training programs to educate employees on security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist in the maintenance of relationships with external security vendors, law enforcement agencies, and industry professionals to stay informed about security advancements and emerging threats.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Familiarity with security technologies, such as access control systems, surveillance systems, and incident response tools.
• Knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies and experience in conducting assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to assess and mitigate security risks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to corporate security, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Preferred education, skills, and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as criminal justice, security management, or a related discipline. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate security or a related field, demonstrating a solid understanding of security principles and best practices.

Feeling your best helps you do your best:

Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

• Competitive base salaries

• Bonus incentives

• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)

• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

• Career development and training opportunities

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