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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist

Capital One McLean, VA senior full-time

Salary

$62,500 - $71,300 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist to join our Global Workplace Services (GWS) team at Capital One. As a member of this team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities in the Global Security Operation Center (GSOC), responding to security-related incidents, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Intake of critical response communications
  • Responding to calls for equipment service and information about security-related technology systems
  • Monitor and respond to security alarms utilizing alarm monitoring tools
  • Synthesize large amounts of information quickly
  • Create a comprehensive documented record of security-related incidents
  • Coordinate routine and critical incident communications
  • Understand the proper use of security-related tools and procedures
  • Implement access control procedures
  • Assist with physical security validations for partners and vendors
  • Support general security, first responder, and law enforcement engagement and response to incidents
  • Escalate to supervisors when appropriate

Requirements:

  • At least 2 years of experience in Law enforcement, Military, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Risk, Emergency Management or Customer Service
  • At least 1 year of experience with security operations
  • At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience
  • 3+ years of experience in the security field
  • 1+ years of experience with emergency communication operations
  • 1+ years of experience with situational awareness tools
  • 1+ years of SOC experience
  • 1+ years of experience with MAStermind, Lenel, Verint or Genetec video systems, or the D3 report-writing platform

Salary Range: McLean, VA: $62,500 - $71,300 Riverwoods, IL: $56,800 - $64,800

Benefits: Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • emergency communication operations
  • situational awareness tools
  • SOC experience
  • MAStermind
  • Lenel
  • Verint
  • Genetec video systems
  • D3 report-writing platform
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