Security Programs Director - Data Center Leader

CoreSite; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Generous PTO and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Director of Security Programs to lead the company’s security program across data centers, ensuring robust physical and corporate security. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Operations, and drive security strategies, training, and incident response.

The role requires 10+ years in security leadership, experience with SOC/NIST/ISO/PCI/HIPAA, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive security leadership experience.
• Experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or related industries.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PMP, CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and improve the security program and its operations.
• Advise senior management on security, crisis management and integrity.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Oversee vendor relationships, RFIs/RFPs and contract evaluations for security tech.

Skills

Security leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Security technologies

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VMS

Access control systems

CCTV/NVR systems

Job description

CoreSite is seeking a Director of Security Programs to lead the company’s security program across data centers, ensuring robust physical and corporate security. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Operations, and drive security strategies, training, and incident response.

The role requires 10+ years in security leadership, experience with SOC/NIST/ISO/PCI/HIPAA, and travel up to 50%.