Employment Opportunities :: TAPA - Technology Asset Protection Association -

DATE POSTED: June 30, 2008
POSITION: Assistant Site Security Manager (Elk Grove, CA site)
Requisition #: 3547642 www.apple.com/jobs/us/index.html

Job Description: Assists the Site Security Manager in managing the security organization at the Elk Grove site, including management of third-party security services vendor personnel such as uniformed and/or non-uniformed security officer services, physical security systems technician and locksmith services.

As assigned, assists in the selection, development, and evaluation of personnel to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the site Security team. As assigned, may act as the Site Security Manager during her/his absence from the site. Is a visible leader, both proactively and reactively, to the site’s business units/management, employees, and security staff. Makes decisions that are of consequence to life safety and the image, success and profitability of the business. Responds to, and as assigned manages, on-site emergency situations such as medical emergencies, emergency security and fire alarms, natural and man-made disasters and the associated tactical security responses to emergencies. Prepares and/or assists in preparing budgets and/or cost estimates.

As assigned, utilizing cost benefit return on investment methodology, conducts assessments/audits of and researches and recommends security processes, tools, and equipment that enhance site security, then initiates and manages the implementation of those recommendations approved. Develops and/or assists in developing, implementing and maintaining site-specific security procedures to meet required codes and regulations and to ensure optimal security for the site and its assets. Develops, updates, and maintains portions of or all of the Site Security Web-site. As assigned provides security training and awareness to security staff and employees (Apple ‘standard’ employees and temporary and contract workers) to include new hire orientation (NEO) security presentations to newly hired employees. Analyzes and/or assists in analyzing incidents, activities, loss and accident reports. As assigned, prepares and maintains required security records and reports to meet internal and external requirements and standards.

Alone or in conjunction with the Site Security Manager and/or the Apple Global Security organization, conducts investigations of incidents at the site to include investigations of complexity and significance to the company. As needed and appropriate, works with law enforcement agencies in both an operational and investigative role to further the security of the site. Regularly works, partners, and coordinates with Human Resources (HR) [Site and Corporate], Legal and Site Management on security-related issues involving Apple personnel and third parties, to include issues of theft, fraud, threat and risk related matters. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team, to include cross-functional team members.

As assigned, plans and manages security for ‘special events’ related to the site. On occasion may be assigned to work with the Global Security Organization team at special events off-site. May work varied shifts and days of the week for proactive purposes and/or reactively in response to issues and/or as assigned to provide appropriate managerial coverage for the security organization.

Microsoft

DATE POSTED: June 30, 2008
POSITION: Program Manager (Operations)
LOCATION: Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

Join this organization to play a key role in winning the battle against illicit activities that siphon profits and erode MS brand integrity. Theft and mischanneling of intellectual property assets and products is a serious problem in today's global marketplace. The Supply Chain Security group is chartered to identify and understand the vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses in MS' extended Supply Chain and to enhance processes, methods, organizations, policies & procedures, and supporting infrastructure in order to minimize vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses.

The Supply Chain Security Program Manager is responsible for the ongoing assessment and leadership of how MS' extended WW Supply Chain safeguards our intellectual property assets and products. This person also ensures that we understand the vulnerabilities, potential weaknesses and other challenges in the extended Supply Chain, and that we are identifying ways to enhance the safeguarding of our assets.

This is a great opportunity to work with all lines of businesses, including E&D, SMSG, OEM, Marketing and others on a hugely important, high visibility program. You'll also work with all of the WW regions in which Microsoft operates, including EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

This position helps lead worldwide efforts to protect our products and IP. This includes working with the team's other program managers, as well as with a virtual team of Regional Leads and Account Managers to identify all existing and proposed suppliers, assess risk and ensure compliance through self-assessments and third party inspections. This individual is a co-owner of our Supply Chain Security Policies & Requirements, ensuring that current requirements can be executed in a cost effective and practical manner, while collaboratively developing new requirements that provide value-added protection. You'll be part of the Operations Security Solutions group within Microsoft, which is overall tasked with developing, implementing and securing the product protection features used on Microsoft's products, ranging from Xbox to $30,000+ versions of Commerce Server.

You will have the opportunity to promote the business value of Supply Chain Security and how it contributes to revenue and bottom-line profitability of MS. In addition, this person will foster working relationships with other industry leaders to improve our extended supply chain security.