Director, Corporate Security

QTS Data Centers

Director of Corporate Security overseeing security management and operations for QTS data centers. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment and developing security protocols in line with company standards.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeWilmer • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide platform-level management of the security department to keep employees safe and secure facilities
Standardize the QTS security posture for physical assets, technology, facilities, and services
Supervise security professionals and contract employees
Manage security operations reporting to SVP, Corporate Security
Develops and maintains policies and procedures for Portfolio Physical Security strategies
Regularly update key partners on incidents and emerging risks
Partner with Facilities to identify safety deficiencies and develop policies
Manage vendor elections for guard force and penetration testing services
Establish performance metrics for team effectiveness
Deliver training on security topics and support incident investigation efforts
Participate in security audit and compliance controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
Ten or more years of security operations experience in a fast paced corporate environment
Ten or more years of experience in a management or security advisor role
Ten or more years of experience with security technologies including CCTV, Access Control, Incident Management Systems, and Security Operations Centers
Familiar with emergency procedure protocols and regulatory interfaces
Demonstrated understanding of best practices in physical security strategies, principles, standards, policies and procedures
Ten or more years of experience conducting investigations including criminal, human resources, and safety incidents
Ability to walk, stand, and sit for 8-12 hours per day

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
flexible spending and HSA accounts
paid holidays
paid time off
paid volunteer days
employee assistance program
tuition assistance
parental leave
military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
wellness program
other company benefits
Bonus eligible
Equity eligible

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Hard Skills & Tools

security operationsincident managementphysical security strategiesinvestigationsperformance metricsvendor managementpolicy developmentemergency procedurescompliance controlsrisk management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationsupervisiontrainingcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsincident investigation supportpartner engagementteam effectiveness