Hybrid Senior Director, Global Security Technology

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About the role

  • Senior Director, Global Security Technology overseeing the security technology strategy at Digital Realty. Leading global security projects and mentoring a diverse team of security technologists.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of global technical security projects, ensuring consistency and full compliance with company standards.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all technical security systems, including access control, video management, perimeter controls, intrusion detection, and related technologies.
  • Oversee all aspects of security technology operations including programming, system health, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Administer multiple security databases, servers, and applications, maintaining accountability for enterprise-wide system upgrades and integrations.
  • Establish and execute global strategies for diverse access control and video management systems.
  • Manage relationships, budgets, work output, and performance of consultants and security integrators.
  • Build strategic partnerships across Operations, IT, Global Facilities, Cyber Security, and Risk Management to deliver holistic security solutions.
  • Spearhead initiatives to adopt AI and emerging technologies for physical security, including strategy development for AI integration.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Travel extensively to support and ensure consistent quality of global security technology delivery.
  • Architect, design, implement, and support security applications and associated infrastructure.
  • Oversee, advise, and guide teams on security technology design and implementation of new facilities, expansions, and upgrades.

Requirements

  • Deep technical expertise in access control systems, video management platforms, perimeter security controls, intrusion detection, and related security technologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in IAM, PSIAM, and PSIM platforms, including implementation and systems integration.
  • Extensive experience in security technology architecture, programming, software lifecycle management, and project delivery.
  • Proven ability to manage large budgets and lead teams of 30+ third-party contractors and consultants.
  • Knowledgeable in AI-driven physical security solutions and technical design/engineering standards.
  • Thorough understanding of compliance, regulatory frameworks, and global operational standards.
  • Hands-on expertise with physical security software such as AMAG, or comparable platforms.
  • Relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP).
  • Strong foundation in project and program management.
  • Experience in application engineering.
  • Field experience in installing and maintaining physical access control and video management systems.
  • Exceptional leadership, people management, and mentoring capabilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strategic thinker with advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • Outstanding customer service orientation.
  • Adaptable to evolving technologies and changing business requirements.
  • High level of professional integrity and accountability.

Benefits

  • Health and Safety
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

Job title

Senior Director, Global Security Technology

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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