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Global Security Core Technology Director

Meta· Facilities
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Menlo Park, CA$230k - $285kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Leader responsible for the strategy, design, and operation of core physical security technology and building systems across Meta's global footprint, including offices, retail, data centers, and non-traditional sites. Focus on architecture, integrations, roadmaps, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to embed Global Security standards into processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end strategy, design, and operation of Core Systems, including access control, security cameras, card readers, and video analytics platforms.
  • Lead the architecture of server and cloud environments purpose-built for physical security workloads.
  • Drive integrations and automations that connect physical security systems into a cohesive, intelligent technology stack.
  • Develop and maintain 3–5 year technology roadmaps aligned to the Global Security long-term vision, with clear linkage to OKRs and key objectives.
  • Lead manufacturing vendors on hardware direction, lifecycle management, and roadmap alignment.
  • Build stakeholder consensus on the adoption of new products and designs by creating an inclusive forum for collaboration.
  • Set expectations for the team's managed software lifecycles — provisioning, deployment, maintenance, firmware upgrades, and end-of-life programs — and measure execution against them.
  • Lead and develop teams that execute platform upgrades of highly sensitive, employee-facing systems with minimal operational disruption.
  • Own system health metrics, SLA performance, and operational dashboards.
  • Manage on-call escalation frameworks and SEV response for security systems.
  • Assess security and business risk in early planning phases to influence risk avoidance and long-term outcomes.
  • Provide administration and oversight of all vendor contracts for Core Systems, engaging key stakeholders to drive alignment.
  • Deliver well-defined design documents that capture project design intent and standards.
  • Educate stakeholders on design requirements and reasoning behind them.
  • Integrate physical security and core system elements into a single operational delivery plan for Global Security.
  • Manage the team to deliver physical security technology projects end to end — on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  • Lead stakeholder communication and collaboration to ensure timely information transfer across connected teams and partners.
  • Own org design: headcount planning, resource advocacy, bench talent development, and workforce optimization strategy.
  • Lead a global team of technical program managers, systems engineers, and contingent workers across NORAM, EMEA, and APAC.
  • Establish operating cadences — weekly syncs, bi-weekly team meetings, monthly leadership updates, and quarterly business reviews.
  • Drive performance and build culture through clear goal-setting, check-in reviews, and ongoing structured feedback focused on growth.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in physical security systems, security technology, or related infrastructure engineering, including 5+ years leading technical teams
  • Deep expertise across physical security platforms: access control systems, video management systems (VMS), video analytics, and reader/controller hardware
  • Demonstrated experience designing and managing server and/or cloud-hosted environments for security or IoT workloads
  • Proven ability to build and lead teams of senior subject matter experts across integrations, automations, and data architecture
  • Experience with manufacturing vendor partnerships and hardware lifecycle management
  • Demonstrated budget ownership, annual forecasting, and financial accountability
  • Experience developing and communicating long-term technology strategy to executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners
  • Experience preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting across multiple projects or programs
  • Knowledge of physical security principles, including commonly used concepts, strategies, practices, and procedures
  • Experience communicating technical detail to all organizational levels, including non-technical audiences

Skills

Required:Physical security systemsServer and cloud environments for security/IOT workloadsLeadership of technical teams

Benefits

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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