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Securitas

Mall Security Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

$100K/yr

Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 ...

Securitas

Mall Security Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

$100K/yr

Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 ...

TNBR Careers

Director - IT Security

Memphis, TN · On-site

Title: Director - IT Security Employee Classification: Other Professionals Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College Department: Information Systems Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for security directors in Tennessee is $94,802.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,100.00 and $106,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Security Directors vs Security Managers?

AspectSecurity DirectorsSecurity Managers
CredentialsTypically require a bachelor’s degree, security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP), and extensive experienceUsually need a bachelor’s degree and relevant security certifications, with less experience required
Work EnvironmentOversee multiple security teams or departments, strategic planning, and high-level policiesManage daily security operations, staff, and incident response at a departmental level
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, government agencies, and organizations with complex security needsFound in various industries, including retail, corporate, and healthcare, focusing on operational security

Security Directors focus on strategic security planning and overseeing entire security programs, while Security Managers handle daily operations and staff management. Both roles require relevant credentials, but Security Directors typically have broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

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Infographic showing various Security Directors job openings in Tennessee as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,802 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Global Security Director

Atmus Filtration Technologies, Inc.

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Atmus Filtration Technologies rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Global Security Director
Atmus Filtration Technologies is seeking a Global Director of Security to lead and mature the company's enterprise security and resilience capabilities as an independent, publicly traded organization. This role will establish centralized governance, strengthen global consistency, and elevate security from site-based execution to enterprise risk visibility, executive protection, and response readiness.
The Global Director of Security will protect Atmus' people, assets, operations, and reputation while enabling resilience, compliance, and performance across global operations.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Security Leadership
  • Establish and lead an enterprise-wide security operating model covering physical security, operational risk, intelligence, travel risk, and crisis response.
  • Develop and implement global security policies, minimum standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Integrate security risk into enterprise risk management (ERM), executive decision-making, and board oversight.
  • Quantify physical and operational security risks in business and financial terms to support investment prioritization.
  • Standardize site security readiness and third-party risk oversight across regions.

Operational Security Controls
  • Define enterprise standards for physical security controls, including access control systems, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, and security monitoring.
  • Lead the modernization and rationalization of Atmus' global security technology portfolio.
  • Provide governance and oversight of site-level implementation while supporting risk-based flexibility by region and facility type.
  • Ensure consistency, effectiveness, and lifecycle management of access control and surveillance technologies globally.
  • Partner with Operations, IT/Cyber, and Facilities to ensure secure system architecture, appropriate data protections, and resilience of security systems.
  • Oversee vendor selection, performance, and integration for security technology and guarding services.
  • Leverage technology to improve risk visibility, incident response, and operational efficiency across global sites.
  • Support phased investment planning aligned to risk reduction, business growth, and global consistency.

Board and Executive (BOD & C-Suite) Security
  • Lead security planning and risk management for the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
  • Provide executive protection oversight, including risk assessments, travel security, and event security.
  • Support Board and C-suite meetings, site visits, and global travel with appropriate security controls.
  • Deliver concise, decision-focused briefings to executive leadership and the Board.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging threats, crisis response, and reputational risk.

Travel Risk, Incident, and Crisis Management
  • Lead the global Travel Risk Management (TRM) program, including risk assessments, monitoring, escalation, and response.
  • Establish a unified incident management framework enabling consistent reporting, response, and lessons learned.
  • Design and lead the enterprise crisis management capability, including escalation protocols, governance, and response playbooks.
  • Coordinate cross-functional crisis response with Legal, Communications, Operations, and HR.
  • Plan and conduct crisis simulations and tabletop exercises for executive leadership and site level leadership teams.

Intelligence & Reporting
  • Build proactive security intelligence and threat monitoring capability to anticipate emerging risks.
  • Define KPIs and deliver regular executive reporting on risk exposure, incidents, travel risk trends, and mitigation effectiveness.

Qualifications
Education
  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Emergency Management or Crisis Resilience, Business Administration or International Business, or related subject required.

Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in global security leadership, operational risk, crisis management, or enterprise protection roles.
  • Demonstrated success building or transforming enterprise security programs, including operational security controls.
  • Strong understanding of physical security systems, executive protection, travel risk, incident response, and operational resilience.
  • Proven ability to brief and influence C-suite and Board-level audiences.
  • Experience in publicly traded, regulated, or high-accountability environments preferred.
  • Exceptional leadership, judgment, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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