This is the most senior executive security position in the organization with direct line responsibility. This position has global accountability for developing, and directing the organization security program. Directs the domestic and international staff in identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining security processes across the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure to liability in all areas of financial, physical, network/information technology and personal risk. Through subordinate managers, coordinate and implement site security, operations and activities to ensure protection of executives, managers, employees, physical and information assets, while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment. Develops and delivers service in response to criminal financial loss, counterfeiting, crimes against persons, sabotage, threats, emergencies, illegal acts, and property or environmental crimes. Accountable for state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the organization's assets and correct security vulnerabilities with new and legacy IT systems. May be responsible for ensuring the safety of all network and information system environments for the corporation and operating business units. Incumbent may be responsible for network/IS technical security architecture, network and system designs, implementation and management of systems and programs for the prevention of system hacking and virus protection. Develops and implements intrusion detection systems to prevent abuse and virus release within the organization. Establishes appropriate standards and risk controls associated with intellectual property. Develops standards and policies worldwide for compliance with government rules, regulations, laws and treaties regarding security requirements for import and export of products. Directs the approach, deployment and execution of the most sensitive investigations. Develops close relationships with high-level law enforcement and international counterparts to include in-country security and International Security agencies, intelligence and private sector counterparts worldwide. Develops a consensus position within an organization climate of diverse operational activities and often-conflicting regulations imposed by agencies with regulatory jurisdiction. Briefs executive management on status of security issues.

 Qualification Guidelines:

Master’s degree or international equivalent in an area of study relevant to this position and more than 20 years experience with a major corporation and/or law enforcement agency, intelligence or private sector security organization or Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in an area of study relevant to this position and more than 25 years experience with a major corporation and/or law enforcement agency, intelligence, public or private sector security organization. Has demonstrated experience and exposure in the international security arena. Certification preferred.

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