William Johnson, Cpp Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa

As a Security Specialist, I maintain a consistent level of physical security measures, including adherence to all regulatory compliance efforts. I am responsible for assessing threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities and providing thorough, cost-effective, and compliant solutions to mitigate risk. I perform physical security and vulnerability assessments, evaluate mitigation strategies, recommend solutions, and execute approved plans. I participate in regulatory compliance risk assessments, audits, and ensure that appropriate federal standards of compliance are maintained. I perform high-sensitivity investigations, participate in or perform threat assessments, and perform liaison activities with local, state, and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies as required. I act as the project lead on departmental initiatives and emergency response activities.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Perform and document security, risk, and vulnerability assessments for existing and prospective clients. Provide expert advice regarding overall security program, policies and procedures, staffing levels, training, and reporting requirement compliance with applicable standards (The Joint Commission, US CFATS, ITAR, HIPPA, SOX, SOC 1 & 2, state DOH, OSHA, etc.) for the client's specific industry.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oversee security systems and technology, ensuring compliance with global security standards. Conduct security vulnerability assessments at all plants, delivering a comprehensive assessment of personnel, intrusion prevention, access control, surveillance systems and denied party screening.Develop team members in global security operations. Hold domestic and international responsibility for the design, implementation, and operation of physical security systems protecting over 44,000 employees in approximately 130 locations worldwide. Write RFPs for security systems, review bids, and make recommendations to plant manager on optimal solutions.  Conducts investigations regarding criminal, ethics and compliance issues, as well as violence, threat of violence, and employee misconduct. Ensure consistent application of Arconic Global Security Standards across diverse work environments, reporting directly to the Chief Security Officer.  Drive compliance with physical security safeguard requirements for domestic and international regulatory environments and agencies, including CFATS, ITAR, NISPOM, the European Union GDPR, and the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2019).  Foster collaborative partnerships with Arconic Information Technology, Corporate Information Security, Legal, Human Resources, and Ethics & Compliance departments.  Oversee special event security planning, executive protection details, travel security monitoring and briefings for employee travelers for all domestic and international travel, comprising 250-300 travelers per week.  Formulated and developed mitigation plan for company in response to security requirements within the FY 2019 John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act.  Execute Security Vulnerability Assessments at Arconic manufacturing, office, and logistics locations worldwide and prioritize security program improvements and capital projects for plant operators and financial management.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Recruited as Highmark’s first security hire, created and built the department from the ground up, holding titles of increased responsibility, culminating in Director of Corporate Security from 2003 – 2016. Served as Chief Security Officer, managing budgetary responsibility while overseeing physical security across corporate, hospital, clinical, data center, and pharmacy environments.Steered investigations supporting human resources, life safety planning and business continuity. Led evacuation, active shooter drills, fire and medical emergency training as well as ensuring compliance with CMS, HIPAA, and SOC2, and managing audits.  Consulted with the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, a large domestic violence agency, leading Highmark in receiving an award for being an exemplary corporate citizen in protecting employees needing support.  Designated by CFO as Advisor for 7 hospitals within the Allegheny Health Network regarding security systems; standardized and streamlined to drive service improvement.  Grew team from 1 to 11 employees with 120 contractors, managed a $4M annual operating budget. Developed and managed capital budgets for all corporate security projects.  Developed and led all security initiatives from ideation through implementation and utilization.  Minimized risk of unforeseen security and safety incidents as a result of interruption of business operations. Performed emergency management and participated closely with business continuity planning, testing, and execution. Developed curriculum and delivered security awareness programs for new employees, new managers, and ongoing security awareness training for specific business units. Safeguarded against damage to brand reputation due to physical security breaches leading to PHI exposure, criminal acts against the corporation or employees, and other events of customer, provider, patient, and media interest.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Criminology

Certificate, Executive Leadership