Director, Hyperscale Data Center Security Operations

Senior Security Professional

The physical security operations team at Oracle is the primary interface with all clients and ensures that client needs and expectations are met with high quality, industry standard programs and services. Oracle is now looking for a senior security professional to join our team. This position will be responsible for the leadership and development of teams, products and services within the Global Physical Security (GPS) operations line of business, with specialized functional expertise in the area of hyperscale data center operational security, guard force management, crisis management programs, risk assessments, incident response and investigations.

The qualified candidate will report directly to the VP, Global Security Operations. This is a new position with a North America (NAM) region remit and the incumbent will have five direct reports based in the NAM region plus contracted security staff. Staff numbers are likely to increase as the overall Oracle data center portfolio grows.

Essential functions include :

• Provide operational direction and oversight for GPS strategic initiatives in relation to the data center operational security program.
• Provide direction and hands on management of the physical security regime within the NAM region as is applicable to the Oracle Hyperscale Data Center initiative.
• Manage the capital and operational budgets related to security services and programs.
• Manage partner / vendor relations within the assigned region including security guard force management at hyperscale DCs.
• Work in close liaison with the Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC), Security Systems, Risk & Investigations, Events, Crisis Management and Executive Protection teams.
• Liaison with internal Oracle partners to achieve objectives, develop new programs and leverage resources for program and service delivery.
• Provide quality advice to Oracle employees on all aspects of physical security as it applies to data center security.
• Working with 3rd party security service providers maintains oversight for the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development, and retention of high caliber security guard force staff.
• Maintains recognized industry standard physical security best practices by ensuring a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and manage the hyperscale data center security operations program budget.

Requirements include a minimum of 15 years of industrial security experience, combined with a minimum of 7 years of senior management and leadership experience ideally within a physical security / data center operational environment. The Director, Hyperscale Data Center Security Operations scope of responsibility will be NAM centric in nature but may grow to include other regions as the Oracle Hyperscale DC program expands.

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability and long term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, pre-tax commuter and parking benefits, 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial planning and group legal, and voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law.