Security Director, Lab Services and Operations

Dell Technologies•Round Rock, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Security Director for Lab Services and Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction, governance, and execution of secure, compliant, and efficient lab operations for multinational, cross-functional teams. This leader oversees end-to-end lab security posture - including physical, digital, procedural, and regulatory controls - while ensuring that lab environments enable innovation, safe operations, and high productivity. This role partners closely with engineering, Security and Resiliency Office, facilities, and executive leadership to ensure that all lab activities align with organizational policies, industry regulations, and business priorities. The leader will be responsible for optimizing organizational structure in an Agile Scrum at Scale environment.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in business strategy, or modern operations within development organizations
Strong background in threat modeling, risk assessment, and governance
Demonstrated success leading cross-site lab environments or high-security operational programs.
Proven leadership of large, distributed teams and complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, Scrum at Scale, and modern AI tools

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders

Responsibilities

Define and implement enterprise-wide strategy for secure lab operations across all global sites and R&D environments
Integrate secure-by-design principles into product development, engineering workflows, and lab operations while bridging Cybersecurity and Engineering development teams
Develop long-term security roadmaps and lead long-range planning for lab infrastructure, risk mitigation, access management, and security investments
Represent lab operational security in senior leadership forums, strategy reviews, and enterprise program planning while leading a team of security specialists and operations staff across multiple locations in an Agile Scrum at Scale structure
Lead integration of digital tools and automation for enhanced security monitoring and operational efficiency
Oversee daily operations of multiple labs, ensuring consistent security and compliance in a Scrum at Scale structure
Establish robust operational metrics, service-level agreements, standards for secure lab operation, and continuous improvement programs
Build strong partnerships with engineering teams, technology architects, product groups, Security and Resiliency Office, and facilities management.
Serve as the executive point of contact for lab operational security concerns, audits, and incident response