Sr Director, Global Security Programs

Trans Union's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices Team Overview Trans Union 's Global Security team protects the company's employees, facilities, operations, critical assets, and reputation across its global footprint. The team develops enterprise security standards, manages risk and resilience programs, and partners across the business to support safe and uninterrupted operations. This role reports to the Vice President, Global Security.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-wide global security programs, including travel risk, emergency preparedness, physical security, facility safety, event risk, personnel security, crisis management, and security awareness. Build, operate, and continuously enhance the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), establishing clear operating procedures, escalation protocols, service standards, and performance measures. Oversee global physical security technology and life-safety capabilities, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, intrusion detection, and related building systems.

Develop and maintain global security policies, standards, controls, and reporting aligned with ISO 27001 physical security requirements, applicable regulations, and enterprise risk priorities. Direct security incident and emergency response, including footage review, investigations, executive protection, threat management, event security planning, and timely reporting to senior leadership. Manage guard force and third-party security partners, including sourcing, contract governance, service performance, and procurements exceeding $1 million.

Develop and manage capital and operating budgets for global security programs, operations, personnel, and technology investments. Partner with Facilities, Procurement, Information Security, Human Resources, Business Continuity, Legal, and regional leaders to assess risk and implement practical security solutions. Lead and develop a high-performing global security team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and an inclusive workplace. Travel domestically and internationally up to 25% and provide leadership support during security incidents, which may occasionally require evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Required Knowledge and Experiences Minimum of 20 years of progressive corporate security experience, including senior leadership of enterprise-wide global security programs in a complex multinational organization. Demonstrated expertise across crisis management, executive protection, investigations, guard force management, physical and event security, threat management, and global intelligence. Proven ability to advise senior executives, operate autonomously under pressure, and build effective partnerships across regions and functions.

Experience leading small to mid-sized teams and managing capital and operating budgets, global vendors, and complex service procurements. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Required Technical Skills Hands-on experience with enterprise access control, CCTV (closed-circuit television), visitor management, intrusion detection, and building life-safety systems. Recent experience building, operating, and leading a GSOC (Global Security Operations Center), including incident monitoring, intelligence, escalation, and response protocols. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 physical security requirements and experience translating requirements into policies, controls, and operating practices. We're also looking for the preferred skills below.

Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), business continuity certification, or comparable advanced security training; a master’s degree in security, strategy, national security, international affairs, or a related field is also valued. Benefits that support every part of your life:

At Trans Union, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health:
Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan…