Security Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in Strategy, Preparedness and Governance concepts and at least 10 years of applied experience in security, military, or law enforcement roles, including prior law enforcement experience and a demonstrated track record in protective, investigative, or high-risk operational environments.
• Experience in executive security and major-events operations, including risk assessment, incident management, crisis and contingency planning, layered controls, and work in highly controlled or regulated environments.
• Experience designing and leading preparedness programs, including tabletop exercises, crisis simulations, and business-continuity integration for executive protection or major events.
• Strong program, project, and operating-model leadership, including process design, operating rhythms, performance reporting, and measurable outcomes across cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to influence and advise senior and executive-level stakeholders across lines of business and corporate functions, aligning priorities, resourcing, and execution through executive-ready communication, working sessions, briefings, and written materials.
• Sound judgment and composed communication under pressure; ability to prioritize competing demands, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment, including on-call support as required.
• Ability to translate security and technology concepts for technical and non-technical audiences and clearly explain needs, trade-offs, and value at an executive level.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and pass a comprehensive background check, including compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain international travel documents such as a U.S. passport or equivalent.
• Meets the eligibility requirements of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (HR-218).
• Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a current New York State Armed Guard License and a New York City Unrestricted Concealed Carry Handgun License.
• Physical fitness for operational environments, including extended standing and walking and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education or professional certification in security management, emergency management, business continuity, or a related discipline, such as Certified Protection Professional, Physical Security Professional, or equivalent.
• Experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization with a global footprint and cross-functional stakeholder accountability at the executive level.
• Familiarity with security technology platforms, access control systems, or command-and-control environments relevant to executive protection or major events.
• Experience leading vendor management programs, including performance measurement, contract oversight, and service delivery accountability.
• Prior experience in financial services, corporate security, or a similarly regulated environment, with exposure to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead program strategy, planning, budgeting support, and project management, providing stakeholder reporting and measurable outcomes to keep the program mission-ready and right-sized.
• Evolve the global operating model for executive security and major events, including design-basis threat definition, layered controls, testing, and assessments.
• Build and sustain partnerships across lines of business, corporate functions, and Global Security teams to align priorities, resourcing, and execution across domestic and international activity.
• Define and manage operating and quality metrics, including readiness, coverage delivery, incident management, vendor performance, and adherence to standards.
• Refine processes, identify operational risks, and strengthen controls to support auditable, high-integrity operations.
• Ensure plans, standards, and measures support a discreet protective posture that optimizes leadership safety and privacy.
• Partner with technical teams to identify technology enhancements, support implementation and adoption, and measure operational impact.
• Lead working sessions and stakeholder forums, communicate discreetly, and provide concise briefings on operational issues and incidents informed by reporting and threat assessments.
• Complete required training and provide feedback to keep procedures and policies current and aligned with industry best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.