Security Specialist

Global Support and Development (GSD) is seeking to hire a Security Specialist. The position is full‑time, in‑person at our headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Join GSD as a Security Specialist and help us protect the teams building resilience in crisis‑prone regions. We are a humanitarian organization dedicated to rapid response, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. The role requires a proactive professional with a background in security analysis and international operations to manage risk assessments, maintain security protocols, and deploy alongside our Disaster Response Team.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and value accountability, humility, and integrity, apply today.

• Up to 25 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave
• Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 days differential
• Medical, dental and vision (GSD covers monthly premium)
• Group life and AD&D coverage (GSD covers monthly premium)
• Retirement (pre and post‑tax options) and a company match
• Matches on qualified 529 plans
• Up to 14 paid holidays

• Collect and analyze security‑related data to identify trends and areas of concern.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of country security profiles, developing context risk ratings (CRR), maritime threat assessments (MTA), and briefing materials.
• Assist in the development of security plans, policies, and procedures based on risk assessments and threat analysis.
• Develop and provide security awareness training for employees, ensuring staff members are aware of contextualized risk and security protocols for their operating environments.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring systems, including conducting regular audits to ensure compliance and identification of potential security breaches.
• Assist in the creation of contingency plans for various security scenarios that can affect staff and partners, such as natural disasters, political unrest, or loss of life.
• Assist cross‑departmental coordination to ensure seamless integration of security measures across the organization.
• Promptly and act on GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct.
• Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience operating as part of a team.
• Five (5) or more years experience operating in security analysis and planning, preferably in an international context.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in security operations, analysis, and planning, preferably in the humanitarian sector.

• Bachelor’s degree in an international security‑relevant field, or equivalent experience and training.

• Certified Security Risk Management Professional, Country or Region (SRMP‑C or SRMP‑R) is desired.
• Certification Protection Professional (CPP) is desired.
• Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Physical Security Certification (PSC) is desired.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
• Confident and effective written and verbal communication, including presentation ability.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships.
• Understanding of risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of physical security measures for tangible assets, surveillance systems, intrusion detection, and access controls.
• Familiarity with relevant local and international security laws and regulations.
• Skills in emergency response planning and execution.
• Skills in training, team management, and fostering a security‑conscious organizational culture.
• Understanding of tools and strategies for identifying and analyzing potential threats.
• Skills in analyzing and interpreting security incident data to identify patterns and trends.
• Understanding of human behavior in the context of security for threat anticipation and mitigation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to rapidly shift tasks.
• Experience working and/or traveling…