Director, Global Physical Security Operations

The physical security operations team 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. Oracle utilizes internal owned data center locations and third-party external data centers managed by co-location service providers. 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 Senior Director, Global Security Operations. 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If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io in the United States.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. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $126,200 to $264,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.9. 11 paid holidays10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.Provide operational direction and oversight so that the GPS strategic initiatives in relation to the data center operational security program are implemented consistently. These include, but not limited to:Provide direction and hands on management of physical security. Manage the capital and operational budgets related to security services and programs. Incident response and investigation.Crisis response specific to GPS and core member of the Crisis Management Team.Project Management Team member for new data center builds, conversions and restructuring in respect of security design and regime operation.Develop and implement business plans to ensure continued optimal performance and excellent customer service throughout the region. 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.Liaison with external industry resources (e.g. law enforcement, military, emergency responders, industry peers & associations, etc.)Partnership with Oracle Lines of Business and external audit regulatory bodies to ensure physical security compliance with diverse auditory requirements including but not limited to ISO, SOC1 &2, NIST, FedRamp, HIPPA and PCI.Customer Service-providing 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; ensures that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Prepare and manage the hyperscale data center security operations program budget.Performs additional functions as directed by the Senior Director, Global Security Operations as necessary to achieve assigned business objectives. QUALIFICATIONS: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.Strong understanding of industry-specific legislations and compliance requirements as they apply to physical security operations in general and specific to data center security.Experience of crisis management as it relates to physical security at the corporate level.A working knowledge of various security technology resources including access control and video systems. Proficient with all basic Microsoft computer software programs and communications techniques.Ability to communicate and articulate with a high level of proficiency in both the written and verbal format at all levels up to and including Corporate Executive leadership.Adept at customer service skills.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, IMPACT OF DECISIONS AND DEGREE OF SUPERVISION:The Director, Hyperscale Data Center Security Operations' scope of responsibility will be Campus in nature but may grow to include other regions as the Oracle Hyperscale DC program expands.Decision impact is high, and the degree of direct supervision is minimal. This is a director-level position with a high degree of responsibility and operational impact on the business function. The qualified candidate will report directly to the GPS Senior Director of Global Security Operations.PROCESSES AND METHODOLOGY USED TO PERFORM JOB:This position will develop operational strategy, lead collaborative teams and resources to successful performance. Conduct analysis of business needs and identify programs & services required to meet those needs. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEAbility to show experience in above required essential functions is mandatory.BS/BA Degree desirable but not mandatory.Industry certifications are preferred, but not required.#LI-CG2Full timePosting Date: 2026-10-05