Sr. Director of Security Operations

Securitas • Bellevue, WA

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Director of Security Operations oversees a worldwide security operations team protecting critical data center infrastructure for a complex, multi-hundred-million-dollar client account. This senior leadership role also directs operational control of the Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC), integrating strategic threat response with operational security oversight. The position provides executive-level direction, aligns Securitas and client objectives, and drives program performance, service delivery, and global consistency across all regions.

The role leads regional directors and the full spectrum of global physical security operations, with responsibility for audit compliance, operational standardization, and quality control. It leads global threat and incident response initiatives, develops preventative security strategies, and ensures effective PSOC operations. The position also delivers executive-level briefings, develops key client relationships, collaborates across functions and time zones, drives continuous improvement, coordinates closely with the Program Management Office (PMO), leads cross-functional teams, and provides strategic insights to internal and client leadership.

The position is remote in the United States and involves approximately 30% travel. Nights and weekends may be required to support high-priority events and off-hours incidents. The base salary is $200,000 to $230,000, based on the Greater Seattle Area, with potential variation depending on experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; parental leave; paid time off; 401(k) matching; disability coverage; an employee assistance program; floating and paid holidays; and vacation.

The role requires the physical and mental ability to perform essential functions effectively, including maintaining composure under pressure, working independently, managing multiple tasks, and handling sensitive or confidential information. Duties include regular computer and keyboard use, frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Near- and far-distance visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus are required. Scheduling flexibility is needed to meet operational demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, security, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in physical security or account management.
• 3–5 years of experience at the senior director level.
• Global operational experience.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership and crisis management capabilities.
• A process-driven mindset.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation to and from work.
• Legal right to work in the country where the position is located.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including maintaining composure under pressure, working independently, and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including regular computer and keyboard use, frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and required visual acuity.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands.

Nice To Haves

• Background in data centers.
• Background in threat response.
• Background in PSOC leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a worldwide security operations team protecting critical data center infrastructure for a complex global client account.
• Lead regional directors and manage global physical security operations.
• Ensure audit compliance, operational standardization, and quality control.
• Lead global threat and incident response initiatives and develop preventative security strategies.
• Provide operational leadership for the Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC).
• Provide executive-level direction and align Securitas and client objectives.
• Drive program performance, service delivery, and global consistency across regions.
• Deliver executive-level briefings and nurture key client relationships.
• Collaborate across functions and time zones and drive continuous improvement in security operations.
• Coordinate closely with the Program Management Office (PMO), lead cross-functional teams, and provide strategic insights to internal and client leadership.
• Travel approximately 30% of the time and support high-priority events and off-hours incidents, potentially working nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with 100% coverage of medical benefits stated in the benefits list.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 50-cent match for every dollar contributed, up to 6%.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Four floating holidays.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Three weeks of vacation each year.
• Paid Family Leave of up to 12 weeks per year in accordance with state law.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director