Director of Security

Salute Inc.•United States, US,

3d•$120,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Security to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights. The Director of Security is responsible for the design, standardization, and operational execution of Salute's physical and corporate security programs across a portfolio of client data center sites. This role owns the security discipline throughout the data center lifecycle construction, deployment, steady-state operations, setting the standards, ensuring sites perform against contractual service levels, maintaining audit and compliance readiness, and serving as the senior security voice with clients. The Director of Security ensures that security delivery is consistent, measurable, and scalable across geographically dispersed locations. This position reports to the Vice President of Security Operations and provides direct leadership to Physical Security Operations Managers and Security Project Managers. The role is remote-based with 30–40% travel and requires a leader who understands that in mission-critical environments, disciplined access management, defensible documentation, and proactive threat mitigation are the foundation of operational continuity and client trust. We are seeking an experienced security leader to build and govern a repeatable physical security program at scale. The successful candidate will bring proven depth in multi-site security operations, guard force and vendor management, security technology standards, compliance and audit readiness, and senior client engagement, along with a demonstrated record of leading through subordinate managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience considered.
8+ years of progressive physical or corporate security experience, including 3+ years leading through subordinate managers or supervisors.
Demonstrated ownership of a multi-site security program, including standards development and audit or compliance accountability.
Direct experience in data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, or comparable 24x7 environments strongly preferred.
Experience in an outsourced services, managed services, or contract security environment delivering a security program on behalf of a client.
Proven record of managing to contractual service levels; experience supporting sales pursuits or RFP responses preferred.
Hands-on operational experience with access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
Experience conducting security investigations and producing defensible incident documentation.
Senior client-facing or stakeholder-facing experience, including presenting performance data and remediation plans.
Must be able to pass client-required background screening and obtain site-specific credentials.

Nice To Haves

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
First Aid / CPR / AED
OSHA Certification

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain enterprise physical security standards, standard operating procedures, post orders, and escalation protocols suitable for deployment across all assigned sites.
Build a repeatable program framework that can be tailored to individual client requirements without compromising baseline consistency.
Establish defense-in-depth standards covering perimeter control, entry control, internal zone segregation, and asset protection.
Define role requirements, credentialing standards, and training curricula for security-designated personnel in partnership with the Training organization.
Lead security readiness for new site activations, account transitions, and decommissioning projects, including pre-mobilization risk assessment and post-mobilization validation.
Own performance against contractual security service levels across the assigned portfolio; define, track, and report the metrics that demonstrate compliance.
Conduct scheduled and unannounced site assessments, post inspections, and quality assurance audits; drive corrective action plans to documented closure.
Serve as senior escalation authority for security incidents; own investigation quality, root-cause analysis, and after-action reporting.
Partner with the global command center on monitoring, alarm response, dispatch, and ticketing workflows to ensure security events are resolved within defined response windows.
Manage coverage models, staffing adequacy, shift accountability, overtime exposure, and post-fill reliability in coordination with Operations and Talent Acquisition.
Own the security portion of the operating budget for assigned regions or accounts; identify and execute cost-efficiency opportunities.
Provide direct oversight of Physical Security Operations Managers and Security Project Managers.
Govern subcontracted guard force and security vendor performance, including scope adherence, billing accuracy, and remediation of deficiencies.
Establish staffing models appropriate to site phase and risk level.
Ensure security personnel are trained on post orders, emergency response, and site-specific risk factors prior to assignment.
Maintain continuous audit readiness for client, regulatory, and third-party security assessments; own evidence collection, remediation tracking, and findings closure.
Ensure physical security controls support ISO 27001 physical security requirements and SOC 2 standards where applicable, along with client-specific control frameworks.
Align site security operations with OSHA construction safety regulations on active build sites.
Conduct threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments; recommend and sequence mitigations based on business impact.
Maintain business continuity, emergency response, site lockdown, and crisis management procedures for security scope; coordinate tabletop exercises and drills.
Ensure compliance with applicable security licensing, background screening, and badging requirements across all operating jurisdictions.
Maintain accurate documentation and retention of access logs, incident reports, investigations, and audit records.
Act as the senior security representative in client operating reviews, quarterly business reviews, and escalation calls.
Support pursuit and renewal activity through security scope definition, coverage and staffing models, technology requirements, and cost-to-serve inputs for proposals and RFP responses.
Advise clients on security program design, gap remediation, and maturity roadmaps in a consultative capacity.
Build durable relationships with client security leadership; identify expansion opportunities and surface them to the commercial team.
Represent Salute's security capability in client audits, site visits, and prospect tours.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of security managers and supervisors; set clear performance expectations and enforce accountability.
Conduct performance reviews and build bench strength and succession depth within the security discipline, with emphasis on Salute's veteran talent pipeline.
Drive a culture of safety, integrity, and professionalism consistent with Salute's operating standards.
Maintain visibility and standards across sites and time zones through disciplined reporting cadence and consistent field presence.