Full-Time

GSOC Operator/Supervisor

HiveWatch

HiveWatch

51-200 employees

Cloud-based SaaS for integrated security operations

Compensation Overview

$70.5k - $75k/yr

+ Equity Incentive Plan

El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Security & Protective Services
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A minimum of three years of experience working with or in a communications or operations center, or a related role.
  • Must be willing to learn unfamiliar technical systems.
  • Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and manage high-stress situations effectively.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, especially during times of crisis.
  • Must have a reliable means of communication, such as email and a cell phone.
  • Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
  • Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen upon extension of a conditional employment offer.
  • Two or more years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
  • Represent and display the HiveWatch core principles of customer service and professionalism.
  • Utilize multiple software platforms and technologies to answer routine and emergency calls, monitor access control alerts and video feeds, open source threat intelligence, and information from mass-communication tools. Dispatch/notify security officers, maintenance, and liaise with emergency 911 centers.
  • Be able to maintain composure during critical incidents, and prioritize and make decisions under stress.
  • Maintain various records of communications and events in a concise manner.
  • Work collaboratively with HiveWatch’s and clients’ leadership teams to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all incidents and crisis events that may impact our customers, including their personnel, property, business operations or brand.
  • Communicate and disseminate information, using established communication vehicles, to key partners using best practices.
  • Take an active role in position-related projects and utilize experience and judgment to contribute to the on-going evaluation and improvement of operations and systems.
  • Comply with all HiveWatch rules and guidelines, to include safety rules and guidelines, and maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills across various platforms (email, slack, phone, etc.).
  • Ability to generate concise reports from verbal or written sources.
  • Act as the primary point of escalation for critical incidents, ensuring appropriate response actions are taken and documented accurately.
  • Conduct regular training, briefings, and performance evaluations for GSOC personnel to enhance operational capabilities and professional development.
  • Manage and coordinate response efforts during security incidents, emergencies, and crisis situations, providing clear guidance and decision-making support.
  • Lead by example - display the HiveWatch core principles of customer service and professionalism.
  • Lead, mentor, and support GSOC Operators in executing their duties, ensuring adherence to best practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee security monitoring operations, which may include use of video surveillance, access control systems, open-source intelligence gathering, and mass communication tools.
  • Facilitate effective communication between the GSOC, security teams, law enforcement, emergency responders, and key stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of incidents, communications, and security events in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance GSOC efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with HiveWatch policies, including confidentiality and data protection guidelines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with emergency responders, corporate security teams, and crisis management frameworks.
  • Fluency in a second language (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, etc.)

HiveWatch provides a cloud-based security operations platform that integrates and optimizes existing physical security systems, helping teams reduce false alarms and respond proactively. It correlates data from devices and sensors, monitors system health, and streamlines communication between the operations center and guards to speed incident resolution. The service is subscription-based and scalable as more systems and users are added, with quick onboarding and training. Its goal is to help organizations mitigate risk, improve security, and lower operational costs by maximizing current technology investments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$53M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $33M Series B from Anthos Capital funds Phase 2 scaling since recent raise.
  • James Segil, ex-Openpath president, joins board to accelerate enterprise go-to-market.
  • Partnerships with Verkada, Genea, and RSPNDR expand integrations and incident response.

What critics are saying

  • Verkada's unified platform erodes HiveWatch's neutral integrator role by Q4 2025.
  • Motorola Solutions dominates GSOC via Openpath, poaching clients in 6-12 months.
  • Anthropic's Claude advances enable Palantir's standalone AI agents, obsoleting HiveWatch in 12-18 months.

What makes HiveWatch unique

  • HiveWatch integrates legacy security systems without rip-and-replace using cloud-based SaaS.
  • AI Operator powered by Anthropic's Claude reduces false alarms via multisensor correlation.
  • GSOC OS unifies data from access control, video, and sensors for proactive threat detection.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Meal Benefits

Pet Insurance

ClassPass credits

Employee Referral Bonus

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-10%
SecurityInfoWatch
Dec 3rd, 2025
HiveWatch appoints security veteran James Segil to board after $33M Series B

HiveWatch has appointed veteran security entrepreneur James Segil to its board of directors. The move comes as the company advances its growth strategy following a $33 million Series B funding round.

SDM Magazine
Dec 3rd, 2025
HiveWatch Appoints Four-Time Founder James Segil to Board of Directors

HiveWatch appoints four-time founder James Segil to board of directors. HiveWatch, the AI-driven physical security platform, appointed James Segil to its board of directors. Segil joins at a pivotal moment for the company following its recent $33 million Series B funding round, led by Anthos Capital with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital and existing investors. Segil's addition to the board brings invaluable strategic guidance from someone who disrupted a major physical security category, turning smartphones into security credentials. His hands-on experience in enterprise sales, partner ecosystems and go-to-market execution will be instrumental in accelerating HiveWatch's growth post-raise. Segil is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with a long track record of building and scaling companies across access control, security and enterprise infrastructure. Most recently, he served as president and co-founder of Openpath Security, a next-generation physical access control provider acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2021. At Motorola Solutions, Segil led marketing and inside sales for the video security and access control division, helping the organization expand its global footprint and product adoption. Prior to Openpath, Segil co-founded and led multiple technology companies to successful exits, including EdgeCast Networks (acquired by Verizon), KnowledgeBase Solutions (acquired by Talisma) and Virtualis Systems (acquired by Allegiance Telecom). "Physical security is at an inflection point, and HiveWatch is at the forefront of defining what the modern GSOC should look like," Segil said. "The team has built a platform that solves real-world problems for some of the world's largest organizations. I'm excited to partner with Ryan, Jordan and the HiveWatch board as the company accelerates into its next phase of growth." Ryan Schonfeld, co-founder and CEO, HiveWatch, added, "James has built category-defining companies across multiple verticals, and we welcome his valuable insights as we enter our next phase of growth. His track record scaling organizations will help us meet rising demand from many of the world's most complex enterprises to protect their people and operations."

SecurityInfoWatch
Sep 23rd, 2025
HiveWatch Secures $33M Series B Funding

HiveWatch, a physical security software provider based in El Segundo, California, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Anthos Capital, with participation from Harmonic Growth Partners, Across Capital, and existing investors. This brings the company's total financing to over $65 million. CEO Ryan Schonfeld announced this funding marks the start of "Phase 2: Scale," aiming to position their technology as the "digital brain" of enterprise security.

SecurityInfoWatch
Nov 20th, 2024
HiveWatch unveils AI Operator powered by Anthropic's Claude

HiveWatch unveils AI Operator powered by Anthropic's Claude.

PR Newswire
Nov 12th, 2024
Verkada Adds Six New Technology Partners To Its Integration Program, Continues To Expand Functionality And Interoperability For Customers

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, the leader in cloud-based physical security, today announced that it has added six new technology partners to its Integrations Program: Appriss Retail, Auror, Axon Evidence, CompScience, Extreme Networks, and RedBag. This expanded range of supported integrations will empower Verkada customers across a range of verticals, including retail, law enforcement, manufacturing, and education, to address even more use cases with Verkada's platform and solutions. "Verkada's supported integrations are making it even easier for our customers to leverage Verkada's powerful platform," said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operations. "As we continue to add more trusted technology partners to Verkada's Integrations Program with deep expertise in verticals, we'll continue to unlock even more value for our more than 28,000 customers globally and across even more complex environments and use cases.". With Appriss Retail, a loss prevention and return management solution, retail customers can seamlessly pair their Verkada cameras with Appriss Retail's operational analytics to quickly identify and review suspicious transactions