Head of Enterprise Security, US & Canada

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a senior security leader to develop and drive the company’s enterprise security program across 20+ locations in the United States and Canada. The role oversees a team of ~30 security professionals and advises corporate leadership on security strategy, risk mitigation, and business continuity.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with IT, HR, EHS, Legal and Facility Ops, and adherence to global security and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management or International Relations, or 12+ years of security management experience.
• 10+ years of security management/supervisory experience required.
• Experience managing multiple sites including international is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate with IT, HR, and other areas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision abilities.
• Discretion with confidential corporate and personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization’s enterprise security program across 20+ locations in the US and Canada.
• Protect employees, facilities, assets, and operations through physical security and risk mitigation.
• Lead a team of about 30 security professionals and advise corporate leadership on security strategy.
• Implement security policies, crisis management, emergency response plans, and business continuity initiatives.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, external security providers, and cross‑functional partners to align security with compliance.

Skills

Security leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis management

Emergency response

Risk assessment

Vendor and liaison management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, International Relations

Tools

Integrated security systems

Job description

Lincoln Electric is seeking a senior security leader to develop and drive the company’s enterprise security program across 20+ locations in the United States and Canada. The role oversees a team of ~30 security professionals and advises corporate leadership on security strategy, risk mitigation, and business continuity.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with IT, HR, EHS, Legal and Facility Ops, and adherence to global security and regulatory standards.