Director Global Corporate Security

Company: TransUnion
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy ChoicesWhat We'll Bring:The Director will develop, support, administer and assist with the implementation of TransUnion's global security risk management strategy and associated security programs. This position will help shape the growth and development an enterprise-wide program to safeguard the company's critical assets - employees, facilities, operations, and reputation - across the world.

This role will be the liaison between global corporate security, regional management, and external organizations for support protection of all assets.

An additional key component of the role requires an individual to perform safety-sensitive job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to develop global, regional and local threat intelligence to assist in mitigation of events and protection of executives and associates throughout the world, which includes frequent domestic and international travel.

Experience conducting internal and external corporate investigations, analyzing and clear report findings is a must. You must also approach things strategically and have the business acumen, project management experience and executive presence to successfully build relationships and positively influence others.

Strong collaboration skills, likely driven by experience working with diverse teams, are required. A background in the public and/or private sector with a solid network of resources will additionally set you apart.

Finally, recent experience in building, operating and leading a global operation center (GSOC) is a must have skill for this essential role.What You'll Bring:

• 10 plus years of experience as a safety/security/law enforcement leader in government, corporate, private, private or a combination of both
• Military background in tactics, law enforcement and/or intelligence programs
• Proven leadership experience in leading and managing small to medium size teams
• A strong network of corporate and government security contacts and intelligence resources. This includes local and federal law enforcement intelligence community, including Federal Bureau of Investigation, CIA, Homeland Security, Secret Service, State Department Diplomatic Service, and joint terrorism task forces
• Advanced industry knowledge or professionally recognized certifications in security management (trade orgs and/or government-related institutional training)
• Specific leadership experience and expertise in crisis management and other resilience business continuity programs
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior, executive leadership; able to build stakeholder relationships via strong interpersonal skills
• Experience building diverse teams and demonstrated focus and execution on enabling diversity in the workplace
• Demonstrated experience in executive protection, investigation, guard force management, physical security, event security, threat management, and global intelligence
• Complete event security reporting, including incident reports, event security plans, event summaries, event flash reports and other security related reporting
• Respond in a timely and effective manner to security incidents and emergencies, including review and analyzation of footage
• Act as a liaison and coordinate and with other Threat Management Division units on operational security requirements and needs
• Prepare and present all relevant reporting and/or investigative findings to Senior Leadership
• Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies
• Eligibility for issuance of a U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to operate strategically, autonomously, but collaboratively, in accordance with organizational goals and priorities
• Experience with Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)
• Fiscal expertise in managing small to medium budgets
• Ability to write, edit and update security related policies.
• Comply to duties as assigned by Vice President Global Security.Fitness for Duty Requirements:
  • Must be fit to perform duties that include sitting, standing, walking, and patrolling for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Must be alert and able to make sound decisions under pressure
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
  • As this is a safety sensitive role, periodic evaluations may be conducted post-employment to determine fitness for dutyTravel & In Office Requirement:
    • The ability to travel, within and outside of the United States, up to 40%-50% of the time
    • Must be based in Chicago and can go into office 5 days a week
    • Ability and willingness to work on weekends, holidays and late nights is a must for this role.We'd love to see:
      • Advanced training or certification in the safety and security field, such as ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or related security designation and BCP
      • Prior experience collaborating with Facilities, Procurement, Information Security, Human Resources, Business continuity and Legal teams
      • Armed Security Officer certification (ASO)
      • Master's degree in a security, strategy, national security, international affairs/relations or related field
      • HR 218 certification or retired LEO qualifications
        Impact You'll Make:
        • Address problems and issues critical, life-safety and business enablement imperatives across Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and multi-functional operations.
        • Dedicate significant time to attract, develop and retain talent, and to enable her/his senior leaders to build and implement ("in the field") institutional global, corporate security programs such as crisis management, executive protection, risk assessment methodology, travel and event security, learning and development, safety & security governance and compliance, regional and global risk-based program implementation, and more.
        • Influence and promote a strategy to optimize and build out the global security function in line with TransUnion's global footprint, risk exposure, risk appetite, organizational requirements, and business priorities as well as best practice, industry standards and applicable regulations.
        • Oversee the design and implementation of Security programs, including uniformed security officers, investigations, threat management, intelligence, training, case management, and education/awareness programs
        • Research innovative security systems and technology solutions to design and oversee organization-wide coverage and efficiency
        • Develop and manages the capital and expense budget for the organization's security operations and technologies.
        • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
        • Develop and maintains strategic and close relationships with municipal authorities, local public safety departments, high-level law enforcement, and intelligence and private sector counterparts.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.This job is assigned as On-Site Essential and requires in- person work at an assigned TU office location as a condition of employment.Benefits:TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.Pay Scale Information : The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.TransUnion's Internal Job Title:Director, Security
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