Global Security Core Technology Director

Meta; Fremont (CA); Presencial; USD 230.000 - 285.000; Jornada completa

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Bonus

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Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Meta is seeking a Global Security Core Technology Director to own strategy and operations for core security systems across offices, data centers, and retail sites. You will guide architecture, automate integration, and drive roadmaps aligned to Meta's long-term vision.

You will lead a global team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure design standards are embedded into operations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Formación

• 12+ years in physical security systems or related infrastructure engineering with leadership experience.
• Deep expertise across access control, video management, and reader hardware.
• Experience designing server/cloud environments for security workloads.
• Budget ownership and ability to forecast across multiple projects.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end strategy, design, and operation of Core Systems for global security.
• Lead architecture of server and cloud environments for security workloads.
• Develop roadmaps aligned to OKRs and long-term vision.
• Manage vendor contracts and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Conocimientos

Security systems

Team leadership

Cloud/server design

Vendor management

Budget ownership

Executive communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Herramientas

Linux

Kubernetes

Genetec

Descripción del empleo

Meta is seeking an experienced leader to join our Global Security – Systems and Technology (GSST) team. GSST manages and advances the state of physical security technology and building systems through strategy, design, and innovation. The Core Technology leader will drive impact across Meta's global offices, retail, data centers, and non-traditional site portfolio through technical design, scalable processes, tool development, and business acumen that together enable an efficient and durable technology stack.The ideal candidate brings deep command of technology design and uses it to guide and influence scalable solutions — both technology and non-technology — across Meta's physical environment. This role partners with cross-functional teams company-wide to ensure Global Security standards and objectives are embedded into the processes that create predictability for Global Security design and operations.

Global Security Core Technology Director Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end strategy, design, and operation of Core Systems, including access control, security cameras, card readers, and video analytics platforms.
• Lead the architecture of server and cloud environments purpose-built for physical security workloads.
• Drive integrations and automations that connect physical security systems into a cohesive, intelligent technology stack.
• Develop and maintain 3–5 year technology roadmaps aligned to the Global Security long-term vision, with clear linkage to OKRs and key objectives.
• Lead manufacturing vendors on hardware direction, lifecycle management, and roadmap alignment.
• Build stakeholder consensus on the adoption of new products and designs by creating an inclusive forum for collaboration.
• Set expectations for the team's managed software lifecycles — provisioning, deployment, maintenance, firmware upgrades, and end-of-life programs — and measure execution against them.
• Lead and develop teams that execute platform upgrades of highly sensitive, employee-facing systems (e.g., Genetec version upgrades, Linux/Kubernetes migrations) with minimal operational disruption.
• Own system health metrics, SLA performance, and operational dashboards.
• Manage on-call escalation frameworks and SEV response for security systems.
• Assess security and business risk in early planning phases to influence risk avoidance and long-term outcomes.
• Provide administration and oversight of all vendor contracts for Core Systems, engaging key stakeholders to drive alignment.
• Deliver a well-defined, coordinated set of design documents that capture project design intent and all relevant standards and guidelines.
• Educate technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization on design requirements and the reasoning behind them.
• Integrate physical security and core system elements into a single operational delivery plan for Global Security.
• Manage the team to deliver physical security technology projects end to end — on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Lead stakeholder communication and collaboration to ensure timely information transfer across connected teams and partners.
• Own org design: headcount planning, resource advocacy, bench talent development, and workforce optimization strategy.
• Lead a global team of technical program managers, systems engineers, and contingent workers across NORAM, EMEA, and APAC.
• Establish operating cadences — weekly syncs, bi-weekly team meetings, monthly leadership updates, and quarterly business reviews — that keep the team connected to and positively impacting partners.
• Drive performance and build culture through clear goal-setting, check-in reviews, and ongoing structured feedback focused on growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in physical security systems, security technology, or related infrastructure engineering, including 5+ years leading technical teams
• Deep expertise across physical security platforms: access control systems, video management systems (VMS), video analytics, and reader/controller hardware
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing server and/or cloud-hosted environments for security or IoT workloads
• Proven ability to build and lead teams of senior subject matter experts across integrations, automations, and data architecture
• Experience with manufacturing vendor partnerships and hardware lifecycle management
• Demonstrated budget ownership, annual forecasting, and financial accountability
• Experience developing and communicating long-term technology strategy to executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners
• Experience preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting across multiple projects or programs
• Knowledge of physical security principles, including commonly used concepts, strategies, practices, and procedures
• Experience communicating technical detail to all organizational levels, including non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Security, or a related field
• Familiarity with modern data engineering practices: data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and governance frameworks
• Experience in hyperscale technology companies or similarly complex operating environments
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance frameworks relevant to physical security (e.g., ONVIF, OSDP, UL 294)
• Physical security certification (PSP, CPP, CPTED, or similar)

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$230,000/year to $285,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.