Director, Global Security – Remote USA

Security Executive Council; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Flexible remote working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Security Executive Council seeks a Director, Global Security to lead and execute a comprehensive security agenda across a global footprint. You will partner with executives to assess risk, govern security standards, and drive consistent practices worldwide.

The role combines strategic vision with hands-on oversight in a complex environment, including crisis preparedness, incident response, and travel security to safeguard people and assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Extensive leadership experience in security programs is expected.
• Global security leadership and risk assessment experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of global security strategy and operations.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize global security risks.
• Establish and standardize security policies and operating models across regions.
• Oversee physical security systems and protect facilities and assets.
• Support crisis management and incident response for major events.
• Define executive protection and travel security programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or a related field

Job description

About the job

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Security to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This leader will shape and execute a comprehensive global security agenda that protects people, facilities, assets, and operations across multiple regions. The role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to assess risk, strengthen governance, and standardize security practices. It is well suited for a seasoned security leader who can combine strategic vision with hands-on operational oversight in a complex, global environment.

The position also plays a key role in crisis preparedness, incident response, executive protection, and travel security, helping ensure business continuity and a consistent security posture worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global security strategy and operations
• Identify, assess, and prioritize global security risks
• Establish and standardize security policies and operating models across all regions
• Oversee physical security systems and ensure effective facility and asset protection
• Support crisis management and incident response for major events
• Define and implement executive protection strategies and travel security programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or a related field
• 20+ years of relevant functional experience in security, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or corporate risk/security
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-level security programs

Compensation

• Comprehensive health care programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off for work-life balance
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Flexible remote working arrangements
• Enrichment opportunities for career development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Vision insurance, Medical insurance, Dental insurance

We know how to fine-tune corporate security because we've led effective and efficient Fortune 500-level security programs. The SEC helps businesses find the best balance of risk mitigation, cost and innovation.