Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM seeks a Technology & Security Consultant based out of our Germantown MD office.  The successful candidate will provide insight and advice concerning strategic direction and applicability of current, industry standard or innovative solutions based on in-depth understanding of the latest developments relevant to a specialized functional area. Responsible for providing high level vision to program/project manager or senior leadership to influence objectives of complex efforts. Provides guidance on the functional procedures/processes/policies reflecting detailed knowledge of functional areas. May lead in-depth research in support of studies and analyses.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate and collaborate with multiple technical disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of major project and scope milestonesEstablish collaborative partnerships among stakeholders to manage scoping, financial and resource management, and alignmentIdentify, document, and elevate cross-organizational and vendor-driven dependencies and work with managers and peers across organizations to develop and implement appropriate dependency management processes in a project cycleEstablish appropriate project governance structures and processes by engaging executive sponsors and key stakeholders to develop proper thresholds and decision-making processMentor and coach junior-level security designers in the fundamentals of security design principles and best practicesProvide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives and project stakeholdersIdentify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across the organization to establish and monitor mitigation strategies against identified risks and vulnerabilitiesIdentify, document, and spearhead evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk, scope impacts, and cross-functional dependencies for required security mitigation strategiesDevelop and maintain required project management artifacts following using Project Management standards and applicable regulationsHas a solid foundation of understanding or analysis of client business practices and goals; develops and formulates solutions to client problems on assigned projects. Under limited supervision, responsible for the creation of work plans and task definitions. Has broad technical knowledge but possesses an area of specialization or focus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS plus ten (10) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

 

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certifiedLEED AP CertifiedExperience in risk management, homeland security, and or infrastructure protection programExperience with security technology and applicationsExperience in value engineering of security systems design to meet budgetary requirementsUnderstanding of Physical and Electronic Security Measures and systemsProficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams and OutlookAbility to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking skillsExcellent communication skills

Additional InformationRelocation is not available for this positionSponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.