Global Director Physical Security Technology & Innovation

Fanatics Commerce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 169,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics seeks a Director of Physical Security Technology to lead global strategy, deployment, and governance of physical security technology across facilities, warehouses, retail locations, and offices. You will translate security requirements into scalable, enterprise‑grade solutions and serve as the company’s foremost expert on systems integration.

This on-site leadership role collaborates with IT, facilities, e-commerce, and regional teams to deliver a consistent, high‑performing security

Qualifications

• 10+ years in physical security technology and leadership
• Experience deploying enterprise security tech across multiple sites
• Hands-on expertise with video surveillance, access control, and alarm platforms
• Strong understanding of OT/IT convergence and cybersecurity for physical systems
• Proven ability to manage multi‑vendor programs on time and budget
• Certifications such as PSP or ASIS are a plus
• Comfortable operating in a global matrix organization with competing priorities
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, with occasional travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Own the global physical security technology roadmap, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, alarm systems, and sensor networks.
• Manage corporate real estate security technology projects.
• Evaluate, procure, and manage vendors and integrators across all major regions.
• Define standards and architecture for security technology deployments at company locations globally.
• Lead all technology integration efforts — ensuring physical security systems interoperate with IT and operations.
• Partner with IT, facilities, e-commerce, and regional security teams to deliver high-performance security environments.
• Drive innovation — piloting AI-based surveillance, biometric access, and IoT sensors relevant to product security.
• Manage capital and operational budgets for security programs globally.

Skills

Physical security technology

Enterprise video surveillance

Access control systems

Alarm platforms

Cybersecurity (OT/IT)

Systems integration

Vendor management

Global matrix organization

Travel willingness

Tools

Genetec

Lenel

Honeywell

Axis

Job description

Fanatics seeks a Director of Physical Security Technology to lead global strategy, deployment, and governance of physical security technology across facilities, warehouses, retail locations, and offices. You will translate security requirements into scalable, enterprise‑grade solutions and serve as the company’s foremost expert on systems integration.

This on-site leadership role collaborates with IT, facilities, e-commerce, and regional teams to deliver a consistent, high‑performing security