Director of Campus Security

You will establish and lead the physical security program for a large-scale data center campus. You will oversee security operations, contractors, incident response, technology, risk mitigation, compliance, and the transition from construction to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day campus physical security program
• Establish security policies, procedures, standards, governance, and operating protocols
• Conduct security risk assessments and drive mitigation strategies
• Build the security organization, staffing model, post orders, patrol procedures, and escalation protocols
• Manage contracted security providers and service partners
• Lead security incident response, investigations, documentation, and corrective actions
• Protect data center, power-generation, utility, administrative, and supporting facilities
• Lead the transition from construction security to operational security
• Oversee security technology testing, maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and lifecycle planning
• Support customer audits, security reviews, documentation, and performance metrics
• Recruit, develop, and retain campus security personnel
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, emergency services, government organizations, utilities, and community stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in physical security, critical infrastructure security, data center security, corporate security, military or law enforcement security, or a related field
• 5+ years in a security leadership or management position
• Experience managing security programs for large-scale or high-consequence facilities
• Experience managing contracted security organizations, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of access control, CCTV, biometrics, intrusion detection, perimeter security, and security operations
• Experience developing security programs from construction through operational readiness
• Risk assessment, incident management, crisis response, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence engineering, construction, operations, safety, facilities, and executive stakeholders

Benefits

• Equity
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan participation