Digital Realty · 17 hours ago
Sr. Director, Global Security Technology
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffDigital Realty is a company that delivers data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. The Senior Director, Global Security Technology acts as a strategic advisor, leading the organization’s physical security technology strategy and overseeing global technical security projects to ensure compliance and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of global technical security projects, ensuring consistency and full compliance with company standards
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all technical security systems, including access control, video management, perimeter controls, intrusion detection, and related technologies
Oversee all aspects of security technology operations including programming, system health, upgrades, and integrations
Administer multiple security databases, servers, and applications, maintaining accountability for enterprise-wide system upgrades and integrations
Establish and execute global strategies for diverse access control and video management systems
Manage relationships, budgets, work output, and performance of consultants and security integrators
Build strategic partnerships across Operations, IT, Global Facilities, Cyber Security, and Risk Management to deliver holistic security solutions
Spearhead initiatives to adopt AI and emerging technologies for physical security, including strategy development for AI integration
Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory requirements
Travel extensively to support and ensure consistent quality of global security technology delivery
Architect, design, implement, and support security applications and associated infrastructure
Oversee, advise, and guide teams on security technology design and implementation of new facilities, expansions, and upgrades
Lead and mentor a global team of security technologists, including managers, individual contributors, and third-party contractors and consultants responsible for 24/7 coverage
Oversee staffing, scheduling, and coverage to ensure rapid response and continuous operations
Set clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching to drive team success
Coordinate the activities of third-party contractors, consultants, and integrators to maintain quality standards and compliance
Develop, manage, and optimize large budgets for security technology operations and projects
Allocate resources efficiently and identify cost-saving opportunities
Oversee contracts, payments, and financial agreements with third-party consultants
Ensure strict compliance with organizational financial controls and reporting requirements
Monitor and mitigate financial risks to support operational continuity
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to drive proactive adoption of best-in-class solutions
Champion ongoing improvements in operational processes, technical solutions, service delivery, and incident response
Seek out efficiencies and future-proofing opportunities for the security technology function
Qualification
Required
Deep technical expertise in access control systems, video management platforms, perimeter security controls, intrusion detection, and related security technologies
Advanced proficiency in IAM, PSIAM, and PSIM platforms, including implementation and systems integration
Extensive experience in security technology architecture, programming, software lifecycle management, and project delivery
Proven ability to manage large budgets and lead teams of 30+ third-party contractors and consultants
Knowledgeable in AI-driven physical security solutions and technical design/engineering standards
Thorough understanding of compliance, regulatory frameworks, and global operational standards
Hands-on expertise with physical security software such as AMAG, or comparable platforms
Strong foundation in project and program management
Experience in application engineering
Field experience in installing and maintaining physical access control and video management systems
Exceptional leadership, people management, and mentoring capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Strategic thinker with advanced problem-solving skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across cross-functional teams
Outstanding customer service orientation
Adaptable to evolving technologies and changing business requirements
High level of professional integrity and accountability
Preferred
Relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP)
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Digital Realty
Digital Realty is a data center platform, delivering customized data analysis solutions to businesses.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13.92B2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.62B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $983.24M
2025-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $882.98M
Leadership Team
Matt Mercier
Chief Financial Officer
J
Jordan Sadler
Senior Vice President, Public and Private Investor Relations
Recent News
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