Technical Security Director, Americas

This is a Full Time Job

The Director of Americas Technical Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing technical (electronic) security solutions for WBD's Canada, Latin America, and United States locations. This position and their

team will focus on electronic security systems operations and infrastructure while collaborating with regional security leadership, WBD Technology, the International Technical Security Director, and other key business partners to

advance the security mission.

Your Role Responsibilities...
• Oversee, evaluate, and manage Americas technical security projects for WBD properties to include the design, vendor selection, development, installation and management of all technical (electronic) security systems. Assess the capability to update, improve, and further enhance the security measures, equipment, and monitoring for WBD properties in a cost-effective manner.
• Conduct technical and physical security assessments of offices to ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and technical standards; includes summarizing findings and developing recommendations.
• Collaborate with security and WBD Real Estate team members, WBD architects, WBD Technology, outsourced consultants, property management and integrators for maintenance, design, installation of security systems and new office buildouts. Act as the liaison with WBD Technology to report and troubleshoot network access issues related to electronic security systems. Partners with the InfoSec team to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and minimize the risk of a cybersecurity incident through the access control and CCTV systems domestically. Manage and direct security integrators and vendors for electronic security system installs and upgrades, authorize service calls and repairs of electronic security systems which may include access control systems, CCTV systems, panic and intrusion alarms, etc. for WBD Americas properties.
• Oversee the Americas access control team responsible for the production, programming, auditing, and distribution of all Americas WBD ID Access Control Cards while ensuring policies and procedures are being adhered in collaboration with the international technical security team. Manage a team of regional security managers overseeing the day-to-day technical security operations. • • Monitor and collaborate with internal departments and Global Security regarding security measures, policies, programs, and/or procedures to ensure compliance with security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable corporate security requirements, and directives. Partners with security leadership to establish procedures regarding security call centers, operations centers, domains, asset classification systems, electronic security system acquisition, electronic security system development, electronic security system maintenance, program models, and reporting tools. Supports GSII with the technical aspect of internal and external investigations.
• Participate in special projects, work extended hours, and perform other duties as assigned or required. Travel to support business needs.

Qualifications & Experience...

10+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary electronic security systems project management, design, integration, and maintenance. Understanding of IT networking,

computer virtualization, cloud services, API/SDK Connectivity, and databases. Understanding of current/legacy communications protocols utilized with security systems. Ability to troubleshoot security systems. Understanding of the role of analytics as applied to physical security systems. Experience with command and control systems such as Physical Security Information Management (PSIM).

10+ years of progressive managerial experience of personnel to include third party contractors. Strong working knowledge of integrated electronic security systems technology and operations is required.

10+ years of systems security support in the public and/or private sector. Ability to read and interpret design package drawings and details for accuracy and functionality.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of working experience in a Technical Field preferably IT or Computer Science Related.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Certified Protection Professional CPP – (ASIS certification)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP – International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
Physical Security Professional PSP – Preferred (ASIS certification)

Program Management Professional PMP or PGMP – Project Management Institute (PMI)
Master's Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $95,204.00 - $176,808.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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