Director, Physical Security Technology

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods;

collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sports book and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes;

and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

Director of Physical Security Technology

On-site in Dallas, Texas; or possibly New York, Florida, or California | Reports to VP of Global Security

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next‑generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

This newly created role leads the global strategy, deployment, and governance of all physical security technology across the company's locations including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, proprietary retail stores, and corporate offices. The Director will translate security requirements into scalable, enterprise‑grade technology solutions — and will be the company's foremost expert on physical security systems integration.

• Own the global physical security technology roadmap, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, alarm systems, and sensor networks.
• Manage corporate real estate security technology projects.
• Evaluate, procure, and manage vendors and integrators across all major regions.
• Define standards and architecture for security technology deployments at company locations globally.
• Lead all technology integration efforts — ensuring physical security systems interoperate effectively with broader IT and operational infrastructure.
• Partner with IT, facilities, e‑commerce, and regional security teams to deliver consistent, high‑performance security technology environments through a platform lifecycle: selection, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Drive innovation — identifying and piloting emerging technologies (AI‑based surveillance, biometric access, IoT sensors) relevant to our product security and protection.
• Manage capital and operational budgets for technology programs globally.

• 10+ years in physical security technology, with at least 5 years leading enterprise‑scale deployments across multiple sites or geographies.
• Hands‑on expertise with enterprise video surveillance management, access control, and alarm platforms, both cloud‑based and on‑prem (e.g. Genetec, Lenel, Honeywell, Axis).
• Experience in consumer goods manufacturing, retail, e‑commerce…