Global Security Leader — Remote & Enterprise Risk

Danaher; Tupelo (MS); Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director of Global Security to lead security strategy and operations worldwide. The role requires extensive leadership, enterprise risk management, and crisis planning across regions, with travel up to 60% and remote work options.

You will shape security standards, oversee physical security systems, and partner with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Business, Emergency Management, or 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.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role.
• Ability to travel: 40%-60%, including internationally
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and prioritize global security risks as part of enterprise risk & threat management including security plans in support of employment actions and facility decisions.
• Establish security policies, standards, and operating models across all regions and help define and execute a global security strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Standardize site security risk assessments and mitigation plans, ensure effective facility asset protection and oversee physical security systems including access control, surveillance, guard force programs.
• Support crisis management, incident response, business continuity, and executive incident escalation in response to major events such as workplace violence, natural disasters, and geopolitical disruptions.
• Define and provide executive protection strategies and travel security program elements aligned with Danaher protocols including: travel risk assessments, high-risk region protocols and real-time traveler tracking and support.
• Execute within a cross-functional environment in close partnership with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.

Skills

Security management

Executive protection

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Security policy development

Education

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

Master's degree or professional certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI)

Job description

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director of Global Security to lead security strategy and operations worldwide. The role requires extensive leadership, enterprise risk management, and crisis planning across regions, with travel up to 60% and remote work options.

You will shape security standards, oversee physical security systems, and partner with EHS, Legal, HR, IT and Operations.