Sr Director, Global Security Programs

TransUnion•Chicago, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

TransUnion’s Global Security team protects the company’s employees, facilities, operations, critical assets, and reputation across its global footprint. The team develops enterprise security standards, manages risk and resilience programs, and partners across the business to support safe and uninterrupted operations. This role reports to the Vice President, Global Security. This is a hybrid position, with job responsibilities performed virtually and in person at an assigned TransUnion office for a minimum of two days per week. The Sr Director leads the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-wide global security programs and operations. The role oversees the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), global physical security technology and life-safety capabilities, security policies and controls, incident and emergency response, security vendors, and program budgets. It partners with business and regional functions, leads a global security team, and requires domestic and international travel of up to 25%. Leadership support during security incidents may occasionally require evenings, weekends, or holidays. TransUnion offers benefits spanning health, protection, family, financial planning, time off, professional growth, and wellness. The U.S. base salary range is $166,800 to $250,000 annually. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for the annual bonus plan; certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, training, experience, skills, location, and role scope.

Requirements

At least 20 years of progressive corporate security experience, including senior leadership of enterprise-wide global security programs in a complex multinational organization.
Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, executive protection, investigations, guard force management, physical and event security, threat management, and global intelligence.
Proven ability to advise senior executives, operate autonomously under pressure, and build effective partnerships across regions and functions.
Experience leading small to mid-sized teams and managing capital and operating budgets, global vendors, and complex service procurements.
Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Hands-on experience with enterprise access control, CCTV, visitor management, intrusion detection, and building life-safety systems.
Recent experience building, operating, and leading a GSOC, including incident monitoring, intelligence, escalation, and response protocols.
Working knowledge of ISO 27001 physical security requirements and experience translating requirements into policies, controls, and operating practices.

Nice To Haves

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), business continuity certification, or comparable advanced security training.
A master’s degree in security, strategy, national security, international affairs, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-wide global security programs, including travel risk, emergency preparedness, physical security, facility safety, event risk, personnel security, crisis management, and security awareness.
Build, operate, and continuously enhance the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), including operating procedures, escalation protocols, service standards, and performance measures.
Oversee global physical security technology and life-safety capabilities, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, intrusion detection, and related building systems.
Develop and maintain global security policies, standards, controls, and reporting aligned with ISO 27001 physical security requirements, applicable regulations, and enterprise risk priorities.
Direct security incident and emergency response, including footage review, investigations, executive protection, threat management, event security planning, and timely reporting to senior leadership.
Manage guard forces and third-party security partners, including sourcing, contract governance, service performance, and procurements exceeding $1 million.
Develop and manage capital and operating budgets for global security programs, operations, personnel, and technology investments.
Partner with Facilities, Procurement, Information Security, Human Resources, Business Continuity, Legal, and regional leaders to assess risk and implement practical security solutions.
Lead and develop a high-performing global security team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and an inclusive workplace.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 25% and provide leadership support during security incidents, which may occasionally require evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with day-one eligibility, plus supplemental plan options.
Eligible dependent coverage on select plans and tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D; optional voluntary life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability; optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, Dependent Care FSA with possibility of an employer match, complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a gradual return.
401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance.
Tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, and up to 12 paid holidays per year.
Commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, paid volunteer time off, and corporate volunteer events.
24/7 access to professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and resources supporting physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for an annual bonus plan; certain positions may be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments.