Verizon · 6 hours ago
Senior Director, Global Security Platforms & Systems
Ashburn, Virginia
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $316K/yr
12+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company that empowers people by connecting them to what brings them joy. The Senior Director, Global Security Platforms & Systems will serve as the principal architect for Verizon’s physical security technology ecosystem, ensuring the protection of global assets through innovative and resilient security solutions.
Communications InfrastructureInternetInternet of ThingsMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of an $17M+ physical security portfolio, managing vendor selection, rigorous design, and large-scale deployment across corporate, GRE, and retail environments
Codify and maintain global security standards to ensure seamless interoperability hardening across all new facility builds and modernizations
Guarantee 99%+ uptime for mission-critical platforms (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection) through remote diagnostics, proactive testing, and sophisticated vendor maintenance regimes
Champion the integration of emerging technologies—including AI-driven threat detection and frictionless access—utilizing a dedicated lab for stress-testing and hardware vetting
Accelerate the shift from reactive to predictive security by deploying advanced data science, high-fidelity data feeds, and automated workflows to minimize manual intervention
Lead the Global Corporate Security Technologies (GCST) team in developing proprietary applications and sophisticated data visualizations (Tableau/ESRI) to provide real-time executive insights
Harden the global hardware estate against evolving cyber threats by integrating strict security frameworks and automated patching into the total service lifecycle
Orchestrate complex maintenance regimes and operating system upgrades, utilizing sophisticated vendor dispatch to minimize downtime across the global ecosystem
Qualification
Required
12+ years in Corporate Security, Systems Engineering, or Technology Leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Criminal Justice required
Deep knowledge of physical security hardware (Genetec, Lenel, etc.), IoT, and software development lifecycles (SDLC)
Proven track record managing multi-million dollar CAPEX/OPEX budgets and large-scale vendor contracts
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams consisting of engineers and data scientists
Preferred
Master's degree or relevant certifications (CPP, CISSP) highly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime
Shift differential
Holiday pay
Allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year
Company
Verizon
Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$34.39BKey Investors
Maryland Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentU.S. Department of DefenseConnect Maryland
2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.29B
2024-06-20Grant· $2M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Santiago Tenorio
SVP & CTO
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