Director, Regional Security Ops - Beltway/Keystone

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Job Summary

The Director of Regional Security Operations is responsible for executing enterprise security strategies and initiatives at the regional level, ensuring alignment with global standards while managing frontline security operations. This role serves as the bridge between field operations and strategic priorities, providing strategic direction, leadership, and operational support to a team of security professionals. The Director collaborates with cross-functional business channel stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and oversee the regional security operations, including budget and performance management. Position must be located within the Beltway Region or Keystone Region.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Execute security strategy at the regional level, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the bridge between field operations and corporate security objectives, driving consistency and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and procedures to manage risk, respond to incidents, safeguard personnel, assets, and facilities.
• Lead and manage a team of regional security professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Partner closely with physical security and technology teams and regional Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to ensure seamless operational integration. This includes coordinating access control, surveillance systems, and supporting both in-region and global incident response efforts to maintain a unified and effective security posture.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify security gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide oversight and support for investigations into criminal acts, theft/property loss, fraud, workplace violence, and other activities that may disrupt operations or impact brand reputation.
• Develop and manage security awareness and training programs to promote a culture of security and risk awareness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Legal, Facilities) to ensure compliance with regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies and external partners to enhance security capabilities and intelligence sharing.
• Monitor security trends and emerging threats, staying updated on best practices and technologies.
• Prepare and present reports on security operations, incidents, and KPIs to senior management.
• Develop and manage the security budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost optimization.
• Implement and maintain security measures for security incident response and incident management.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of security controls and processes to maintain operational readiness.
• Act as a change agent for process creation, improvement, and standardization, implementing effective monitors and controls.
• Build business cases to rationalize resource allocation and support new programs and initiatives.

Additional Requirements 

• Experience leading and managing remote or geographically dispersed teams, ensuring effective communication, engagement, and performance across multiple regions.
• Proven experience in security operations management, preferably in a corporate or organizational setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, best practices, and technologies.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to security operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in conducting security risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, access control, video surveillance, and incident management platforms.
• Proficient in using security management software, tools, and technologies.
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures and crisis management protocols.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred in an area of study relevant to this position (i.e., Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business, Compliance, Homeland Security, etc.).

Related Work Experience

• Generally, requires 10+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in corporate security, including experience managing teams of security professionals. The ideal candidate will have a full suite of security expertise—covering crisis management, physical security, critical infrastructure protection, risk controls, and loss prevention—and a proven ability to operate effectively within a matrixed organizational structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or accreditation from a risk or security management program such as: Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM), Associate Protection Professional (APP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) is a plus.
• Certification from an interviewing and interrogation program such as Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, John E. Reid & Associates, or LSI Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation, Inc. (SCAN) is a plus.
• Leadership experience with a law enforcement agency, military, or other governmental agency with responsibilities for protecting and securing people and assets preferred.

Working Conditions

• This role will be based within the Comcast footprint and aligned to one of the designated regions. It is not a virtual position; however, flexibility in in-office expectations will be provided to support operational needs across multiple regions.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime, as necessary.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Regional Security; People Leadership; Security Operations

Salary:

Pay Range: This job can be performed in Maryland, and District of Columbia with a Pay Range of $120,934.59 - $208,612.16

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +