Director, Corporate Security

Role Overview

• Provide platform-level management of the security department that keeps employees safe and world-class technologies and facilities secure
• Standardize the QTS security posture to include the protection of physical assets, technology, facilities, equipment, products, and services
• Supervise security professionals and contract employees
• Responsible for QTS domestic and future overseas security operations reporting to SVP, Corporate Security
• Directly manage and lead the Regional Security Managers
• Assist with the hiring of new Security Managers across the QTS enterprise
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, Basis of Designs (BODs), and standards for Portfolio Physical Security strategies
• Communicate updates to key partners on incidents, emerging risks, and other issues
• Partner with Facilities and other units to identify safety and security deficiencies and develop compliance policies
• Manage vendors providing guard force and penetration testing services
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to determine team effectiveness
• Deliver training on security topics and support incident investigation efforts
• Participate in security audit and compliance controls such as ISO 17799, ISO 27001 Frameworks, HITRUST, SOX, SOC 1 & 2, and relevant PCI requirements
• Develop and maintain working relationships with Local Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS
• Perform data analysis and create benchmarking to support risk assessments and threat identification
• Assist in budget forecasting and manage organization within existing budget parameters
• Participate in readiness assessments of potential new sites and existing buildings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
• Ten or more years of security operations experience in a fast paced corporate environment
• Ten or more years of experience in a management or security advisor role
• Ten or more years of experience with security technologies including CCTV, Access Control, Incident Management Systems, and Security Operations Centers
• Familiar with emergency procedure protocols and regulatory interfaces
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in physical security strategies, principles, standards, policies and procedures
• Ten or more years of experience conducting investigations including criminal, human resources, and safety incidents
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for 8-12 hours per day

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and HSA accounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• paid volunteer days
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance
• parental leave
• military leave assistance
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• wellness program
• other company benefits
• This position is Bonus eligible
• This job may be eligible for Equity.