Leader Corporate Security - SOC

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1808

Company: APS

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

Leader Corporate Security - SOC

 
As the Leader of Corporate Security Operations (SOC) at APS, you play a critical role in protecting the people, facilities, and infrastructure that power communities. This position ensures that security systems, processes, and teams operate effectively to support safe, reliable energy delivery. By leading security operations, strengthening preparedness, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, you help safeguard business continuity and reinforce trust with employees, customers, and the communities APS serves.

 

What Your Day Would Be Like:

  • Lead daily Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, ensuring effective monitoring, incident response, and protection across APS facilities and critical infrastructure
  • Oversee physical security systems and access control operations, helping maintain a safe environment for employees, contractors, and visitors
  • Guide and support SOC personnel, fostering a high-performing team focused on readiness, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with teams across Corporate Security, IT, Compliance, IAM, Operations, and external agencies to strengthen security performance and alignment
  • Drive incident response, emergency preparedness, and recovery efforts to protect business continuity and reduce risk
  • Support compliance efforts, audit readiness, and security program execution, including alignment with NERC CIP and industry best practices

 

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Experience leading security operations or a Security Operations Center (SOC), including oversight of personnel and day-to-day operations
  • Strong understanding of physical security systems, access control, and incident response within critical infrastructure environments
  • Ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and compliance-focused teams, as well as external partners such as vendors and law enforcement
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to audit readiness initiatives (including NERC CIP)
  • Effective communicator and leader who can guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented professional committed to safety, security, and operational excellence

Minimum Requirements

Leader Corporate Security - SOC

  • Associates degree
  • PLUS five (5) years related experience,
  • OR High School degree or equivalent
  • PLUS seven (7) years' experience in security operations or regulatory compliance at either a Corporate Operations Center or Law Enforcement Operation Center, or a commensurate combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to learn software systems utilized by Corporate Security.
  • Must be able to become CIP certified.

 

Preferred Special Skills Knowledge or Qualifications:

  • Leadership experience within security operations, emergency management, critical infrastructure, utility operations, regulatory compliance, or corporate security environments.
  • Working knowledge of physical access control systems, intrusion detection systems, video surveillance systems, visitor management platforms, and alarm monitoring technologies.
  • Experience with C•CURE 9000, access control administration, badge management, and enterprise physical security system implementations.
  • Knowledge of NERC CIP standards and regulatory compliance practices.
  • Experience supporting regulatory audits, assessments, evidence management, and corrective action programs.
  • Experience working with Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes and access governance programs.
  • Ability to analyze operational risks and implement sustainable control solutions.
  • Experience creating procedures, training programs, dashboards, workflows, and operational improvements.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Oversee and manage the Security Operations Center physical security programs and personnel (for all APS assets excluding Palo Verde) to safeguard personnel and property.
Ensure all electronic security systems are operating properly to ensure maximum protection at all sites system-wide and that all Security Operations Center security procedures and processes are current and effective.
2) Understand Corporate Security's Security Standards and be able to articulate those standards and assess their proper implementation at APS sites.
3) Develop and implement security procedures and emergency plans to meet Federal, State and Corporate requirements. Ensure continuous review of both Federal & Local Threat Advisories Updates are maintained and the appropriate Security procedures and responses are implemented according to the threat level company wide.
4) Oversee units' response to potential security/safety problems, emergencies, i.e., intrusions, alarms, critical security system failures. Ensure effective utilization of manpower and equipment with consistency to needs.
5) Understand the role of the Integrated Operations Center and it's Fusion Center model and be able to oversee it as such. 
6) Establish and maintain appropriate contacts and relationships with law enforcement, security system vendors and internal customers, i.e., customer service office supervisors/managers, Meter Reading, Final Bills, etc.
7) Plan and conduct Security related training sessions for employees.
8) Assist in special projects and cost analysis of security budgets in order to manage resources to achieve project objectives within time and budget constraints

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). 

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. 

  • Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).  
  • Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.  
  • Role types are subject to change based on business need. 

 


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