Director, Security

Description About Core Site:

Core Site is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed.

With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, Core Site is a place to make an impact.

As a member of the Data Center Operations Programs team, the Director of Security Programs is responsible for leading and managing corporate security programs and should possess a multi-disciplined background, a strong track record within data center businesses or related fields, project management experience, and a solid command of security processes, training, and requirements, along with a thorough knowledge of advanced security systems and security-related legislation and regulations.

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the operations and effectiveness of the company’s security program
• Act as trusted advisor to senior management on security, crisis management, business integrity and other matters.
• Develop and maintains effective relationships with key internal stakeholders at Core Site and American Tower Corporation.
• Collaborate with internal public affairs teams to cultivate and maintain relationships with external entities relevant to corporate security, such as government and law enforcement agencies, industry bodies, regulatory agencies, and private sector counterparts.
• Develop and drive corporate security strategies inclusive of executive security, personnel security, physical security, security technology, 3rdparty compliance, etc.
• Direct the analysis, planning, implementation, enhancement and deployment of physical access control infrastructure including both hardware, software, camera and NVR/video monitoring solutions
• Develop and maintain a security qualifications program for the Data Centers Operation team to ensure security proficiency and professionalism
• Provide support to and oversight of the Security Program Managers and SMEs
• Improve and enhance security program development and ensure compliance with the Security SOP
• Develop security awareness training programs for employees, contractors and approved system users
• Work directly with Legal, Compliance and Data Center Operations personnel to support integration of privacy, compliance, and security activities and operations
• Conduct regular site risk assessments identifying gaps and vulnerabilities in company’s security and risk posture, designing and implementing solutions with partners
• Own the security relationship with Construction, Sales, Client Services, Compliance, Legal, Procurement and other internal units on strategic customer initiatives
• Lead and drive exceptional customer service by ensuring the Security Enablement Team delivers high-quality, prompt and efficient services to our strategic customers
• Engage in departmental steering meetings and make appropriate security recommendations
• Manage security vendor relationships and lead RFI, RFP and contract evaluation activities for security technologies and services
• Manage security incident investigation, corrective measure implementation and training pertaining to security related operations
• Attend industry conferences and courses to maintain a high level of general and technological awareness and competency within the security industry
• Responsible for the Security Program Team annual budget
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with Core Site’s culture and core values.

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, with regular on-site presence of up to 2 days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 50%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
• Strong knowledge of physical and corporate security principles, technologies, and operations, including access control, video…