Principal Specialist, Corporate Security

About the role

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—helping them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. We’re changing because students need a better way, and we’re looking for people excited to drive this transformation, break barriers, and create better experiences for students and each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter, and where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as criminal justice, security management, or a related discipline (preferred).
• 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.

Benefits

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, and pet insurance
• 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