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Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER)

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See Yourself at Telix The Senior Director, Global Security and Resiliency is a business-critical role responsible for the development, implementation and execution of global physical security and ...

Celestica

Global Security Director

Richardson, TX · On-site

Detailed Description As the Global Security Director, you will be responsible for tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: * Prepares monthly Global Security reports for the Executive ...

Lowe's

Manager Global Security

Mooresville, NC

Your Impact The primary purpose of this role is to supervise and direct all facets of Security and ... Support the Global Security Operations Center and Asset Protection team in its mission to ...

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Verkada

Director of Global Security

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Lead a global physical security program that identifies and addresses all physical security threats to Verkada personnel and facilities. * Oversee all physical security systems and partner with the ...

Verkada

Director of Global Security

San Mateo, CA

Lead a global physical security program that identifies and addresses all physical security threats to Verkada personnel and facilities. * Oversee all physical security systems and partner with the ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director global security in the United States is $104,452.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Global Security, you need deep expertise in risk management, corporate security protocols, and crisis response, typically supported by a relevant degree and significant experience in security leadership. Familiarity with incident management systems, threat intelligence platforms, and industry-standard certifications like CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or CISSP is highly valuable. Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure organizations stay resilient against complex security threats while effectively leading global teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

What does a Director of Global Security do?

A Director of Global Security is responsible for developing and overseeing an organization's global security strategy to protect people, assets, and operations. They assess risks, implement security policies, and coordinate crisis management plans across international locations. This role involves working with internal teams, law enforcement, and external security providers to ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices. Strong leadership, risk management, and crisis response skills are essential to handle evolving threats effectively.

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Directors of Global Security often navigate complex challenges such as coordinating security efforts across multiple countries, adapting to evolving global threats, and ensuring compliance with diverse local regulations. Managing these issues effectively usually requires strong collaboration with international teams, frequent risk assessments, and continuous updates to security protocols. Staying informed about geopolitical developments and maintaining robust training programs can also help mitigate emerging risks. For job seekers, being adaptable and proactive in problem-solving is key to success in this dynamic role.

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Director, Global Security

Director, Global Security

McDonald's - Corporate

Chicago, IL • On-site

$168K - $210K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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McDonald's rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 10,917 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 104 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description:

McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald's remains one of the world's leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

At McDonald's, protecting our people, facilities, and operations worldwide matters. As Director, Global Intelligence & Investigations, you will lead the company's enterprise intelligence and threat investigative function, delivering actionable insights, directing complex investigations, and strengthening our global security posture.

This role is the central authority for intelligenceled threat management, geopolitical analysis, insider risk, and physical security investigations. You will translate complex global risk information into clear guidance for senior leaders while building scalable intelligence capabilities that support global security operations and programs across the company on a global scale.

Duties

What You'll Do

  • Lead global intelligence collection and analysis across opensource, social media, webbased, and publicly available data.
  • Monitor geopolitical, physical, and insider threats impacting executives, personnel, facilities, events, and operations.
  • Direct complex threat, personsofinterest (POI), and insiderrisk investigations using enterprise investigative platforms and OSINT techniques.
  • Deliver concise threat assessments, advisories, and executivelevel briefings that inform decisionmaking and protective operations.
  • Support executive protection, Board of Directors' activities, highrisk events, crisis response, and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
  • Lead and develop a team of intelligence and investigative professionals, fostering high performance and accountability.
  • Establish standards, methodologies, and protocols for intelligence collection, analysis, dissemination, and investigations.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external entities (law enforcement, government, industry peers) to enhance threat response.
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 8-12+ years of progressive experience in threat intelligence, geopolitical analysis, investigations, or security risk management within corporate security, law enforcement, military, or government environments.
  • 5+ years leading complex investigations, including threat management, insider risk, or protective intelligence.
  • Experience operating globally and supporting intelligence programs across multiple regions.
  • Strong working knowledge of OSINT techniques, investigative tools, and the intelligence lifecycle.
  • Proven ability to operate in fastpaced, highpressure environments and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executivelevel briefings.
  • U.S. Citizenship required; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred

  • Federal law enforcement or national intelligence experience.
  • Privatesector experience scaling enterprise intelligence and threat programs.
  • Familiarity with investigative and alerting platforms such as Ontic or Dataminr (training provided).
Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is$168,212.00 -$210,265.00per year
The above represents the expectedsalaryrange for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining yourpay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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What began as a small drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California and has grown into an American icon that proudly serves 63 million customers every day around the globe. While much has changed over the last six decades, Ray Kroc's original commitment to Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value has endured and made McDonald's a trusted favorite for over 65 years.

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Chicago, IL, US

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