Senior Director, Global Security – Resilience

Amentum

. Lead the strategy, development, and execution of global security and resilience programs .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $192,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global security and resilience, including crisis management, business continuity, and risk assessment. Proven ability to develop and implement security strategies, policies, and governance frameworks while leading cross-functional teams and managing complex security operations.

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Global Security ManagementCrisis ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningRisk AssessmentPhysical Security Technology

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Hard Skills

Security Strategy DevelopmentRisk Mitigation StrategiesSecurity ReportingGovernance FrameworksSecurity Program EvaluationThreat AssessmentCrisis Response ProtocolsSecurity Awareness TrainingPhysical Security StandardsVendor Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Access Control SystemsIntrusion Detection SystemsVideo Surveillance SystemsSecurity Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPCBCP

Industry Keywords

Corporate SecurityTravel SecurityProject SecurityInsider RiskGovernment ContractingInternational OperationsGeographically Dispersed Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, development, and execution of global security and resilience programs
Establish and maintain enterprise security and resilience policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks
Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities affecting people, facilities, assets, operations, and business activities
Develop strategic security initiatives covering travel risk, business continuity, executive and Board security, physical security technology, and insider risk
Lead crisis management and business continuity capabilities, including response protocols, scenarios, exercises, and continuous improvement
Oversee the Travel and Project Security Program and security support for higher-risk environments
Lead physical security operations and standards for company facilities
Direct the Insider Risk Program and related prevention, awareness, mitigation, and response activities
Monitor the global threat environment and brief senior leadership on impacts and recommendations
Partner with business and functional leadership on risk mitigation and continuity strategies
Support business development, capture, and proposal activities by assessing security requirements and developing security solutions
Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs
Evaluate security programs, technologies, processes, and service providers and implement improvements
Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, government and industry counterparts, security providers, and external organizations
Collaborate with Travel, Safety, Legal, Human Resources, Information Security, and operations stakeholders
Lead, develop, and mentor security professionals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in global security, corporate security, physical security, travel/project security, crisis management, and business continuity
Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, emergency management, business administration, international relations, or a related discipline
Significant management and leadership experience, including responsibility for security programs, personnel, budgets, vendors, or global operations
Experience developing executive-level security reporting and maintaining leadership awareness of significant threats, vulnerabilities, and enterprise risk
Experience supporting geographically dispersed or international operations strongly preferred
US Citizenship is required
Comprehensive knowledge of global security and resilience disciplines, including physical security, travel and project security, insider risk, crisis management, business continuity, and risk assessment
Knowledge of physical security technologies, including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related security systems
Strong understanding of security strategy, corporate business objectives, global operations, customer requirements, and organizational risk management
Demonstrated ability to assess complex security risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
Strong strategic, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to develop security strategies, policies, standards, procedures, governance frameworks, and performance measures
Ability to communicate complex security risks and recommendations to executives, business leaders, customers, and stakeholders
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Demonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries, build consensus, and drive results through cross-functional partnerships
Demonstrated experience operating effectively in high-pressure environments and advising senior leadership
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and executive briefing skills
Ability to manage relationships with security vendors, consultants, government stakeholders, and external partners in the United States and internationally
Ability to anticipate emerging security challenges and translate threat and risk information into proactive business solutions
Professional security, resilience, or continuity certification such as CPP or CBCP preferred
Significant international security experience preferred
Experience within a large, complex, geographically dispersed organization, government contractor, or similarly regulated environment preferred
Experience supporting government contracting, capture, proposal, and operational security requirements preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance preferred
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere or hazardous locations, as business requirements dictate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance