Director, Security

Day & Zimmermann Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Director of Security to lead the internal security program, protect people and assets, and advise executive leadership. The role partners with Information Security and Cyber Security while focusing on physical security, risk protection, and investigations across the organization.

The position oversees vulnerability assessments, manages security personnel, and coordinates with law enforcement and government authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, intelligence, risk management, business administration or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat assessment and physical security for company-owned sites including offices, facilities, and plants.
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Skills

Threat assessment

Physical security

Personal risk protection

Industrial security

Executive advising

Asset protection

Investigations

Education

BA/BS in security management

Tools

Cyberhaven

Job description

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

We believe great work happens when flexibility and connection come together, and when we respect the whole person, not just the professional. That is why we operate under one flexible work model with a hybrid schedule of three in-office days per week, aligned to one of our three Greater Philadelphia area offices. Your Talent Acquisition partner will work closely with you to confirm the office location that best aligns with the role and your home location, ensuring you have the right balance of connection, collaboration, and flexibility to thrive.

The Director of Security leads Day & Zimmermann's internal security program, with responsibility for physical security, personal-risk protection, asset and equipment protection, industrial security, and related investigations. The Director serves as the senior internal security adviser to the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership, leads assigned security personnel, oversees vulnerability assessments, and serves as the senior escalation point for significant security concerns. The job is focused exclusively on protecting Day & Zimmermann's people, property, information, and operations. The Director partners with Information Security and Cyber Security but does not manage those functions or client-delivered security programs.

Responsibilities

• Threat Assessment and Physical Security of Company-Owned Sites: Receive and evaluate threat information compiled by designated internal personnel through open-source intelligence, social media, investigative tools, and other information sources. Assess violent or disruptive threats and emerging risks to the Company. Own physical-security vulnerability assessments and standards for all Company-owned sites including offices, facilities, and munitions plants and establish a prioritized remediation register.
• Personal Risk Protection: Assess and manage security risks to shareholders, executives, employees, and other personnel when risks arise from threats, protests, public events, travel, employment disputes, former employees, public exposure, or other circumstances. Develop protective recommendations and coordinate with law enforcement, government authorities, site leadership, and other appropriate partners.
• Industrial Security: Drive the Company's industrial-security program, including specifically its Insider Threat Program, for buildings and operations holding a U.S. Government facility clearance. Supervise certain Facility Security Officers who ensure appropriate implementation of NISPOM and other applicable government security requirements. Assess the current industrial-security structure, confirm the responsibilities and reporting lines of the Senior FSO, Assistant FSO, and other functional FSOs, and identify compliance gaps.
• Executive Advising and External Coordination: Advise the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership on significant security risks, recommended protective measures, and appropriate coordination with law enforcement or government authorities.
• Asset, Equipment and Data Protection: In partnership with IT, protect Company assets and equipment from theft, unauthorized removal, or misuse. Supervise the Cyberhaven Analyst, who will use Cyberhaven to monitor transfers of files and data, identify anomalous or unauthorized activity, support investigations, and elevate potential loss or exfiltration of Company information.
• Investigations and Incident Response: Conduct and coordinate domestic investigations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to protect confidential information and exercise sound judgment in sensitive security, investigation, and escalation matters.
• Ability to communicate significant security risks, protective measures, and investigative information to senior executives and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across a decentralized organization and coordinate with law enforcement, government authorities, site leadership, IT, and other appropriate partners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to support security assessments, investigations, executive advising, and external coordination.
• Strong analytical and crisis-management skills sufficient to evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, anomalous activity, and significant security matters.
• Incident response and investigative coordination capability sufficient to support security event response, fact-finding, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Security management, criminal justice, intelligence, risk management, business administration, or a related discipline; equivalent related experience may be considered where appropriate. Required
• 10+ years Progressive experience in corporate security, industrial security, physical security, intelligence, government security, risk management, or a related security discipline, including experience advising senior stakeholders on risk-based security decisions. Required

Travel Requirements

• 40% First year travel expectations 40%; less in subsequent years.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $159,680 - $239,520. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD'D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer, reading, inspecting objects, or operating machinery)
• Pushing or pulling
• Balancing
• Manual dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other finger-related tasks)
• Stooping
• Grasping
• Reaching
• Feeling
• Lifting objects
• Climbing
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods
• Ability to write complex documents in English
• Ability to read complex documents in English
• Capacity to express thoughts orally and clearly convey instructions
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bulletproof vest, or other required equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the company's office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, or extreme noise