Director, Network Facility Security

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.  

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. 

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. 

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Location: USA - VIRTUAL - US Kentucky 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Director, Network Facility Security 
Time Type: Full Time

The role will be supporting DSV locations in the following states: IN, CO, TX, NJ, PA, VA, OH, KY, MS, UT, AZ, NV, WA , GA, IL.

The Director, U.S. Network Facility Security is responsible for leading DSV’s physical security strategy and governance across its U.S. distribution and fulfillment network while serving as the enterprise owner for customer contractual security compliance. This role ensures all facilities consistently meet customer, regulatory, and corporate security requirements through standardized policies, audit readiness, risk management, and Security-by-Design principles. Partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Commercial, Customer Success, IT, Legal, Compliance, and global security teams, the Director drives security excellence, mitigates operational risk, protects employees and assets, and ensures customer commitments are effectively executed across the network. The position provides strategic leadership for security programs, compliance initiatives, facility assessments, and enterprise security standards while fostering a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Customer Security Program Leadership

• Serve as the executive owner of the U.S. customer contractual security program.
• Interpret customer security requirements and translate them into standardized operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure all security obligations are implemented, documented, maintained, and audited throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Partner with Commercial, Customer Success, Solutions Design, and Operations teams during customer pursuits, onboarding, and implementations.
• Act as the primary executive contact for customer security matters, audits, escalations, and compliance reviews.
• Establish scalable governance processes to ensure consistent execution of customer security requirements across all U.S. locations.

Security Governance & Compliance

• Own the physical security governance program for all U.S. Contract Logistics facilities.
• Develop and maintain enterprise security standards, policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Implement network-wide security scorecards, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Lead customer, internal, and third-party security audits.
• Ensure timely remediation and sustainable closure of audit findings.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with contractual, corporate, and regulatory security requirements.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Conduct facility security assessments and enterprise-wide risk evaluations.
• Identify vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation activities based on business and customer impact.
• Partner with site leadership to establish corrective actions and drive long-term compliance.
• Lead investigations involving significant physical security incidents.
• Develop preventive controls and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce future risk.

Security by Design

• Provide security approval and governance for new facilities, customer implementations, expansions, and major facility modifications.
• Ensure security requirements are incorporated during facility design and implementation phases.
• Establish standards for access control, CCTV systems, visitor management, intrusion detection, perimeter security, key control, guard services, and physical security technologies.
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, Construction, IT, and Operations teams to certify facilities are customer-ready prior to launch.

Global Partnership & Enterprise Alignment

• Collaborate with global Security, Operations, Compliance, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive standardized security programs and practices.
• Support enterprise security policy development and audit methodologies.
• Share best practices, lessons learned, emerging threats, and customer expectations across regions.
• Support global customer audits and enterprise compliance initiatives involving U.S. operations.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and influence cross-functional teams responsible for security program execution.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure security supports operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Develop annual operating plans, budgets, capital investment strategies, and multi-year security roadmaps.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer focus, and operational discipline.

Educational Background / Work Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in physical security, corporate security, logistics, supply chain, or distribution operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site security programs across the United States.
• Experience managing customer contractual security requirements within logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or third-party logistics environments.
• Experience leading customer audits, compliance programs, and risk management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of physical security technologies, governance frameworks, and compliance programs.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders across Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Commercial, IT, Legal, and Compliance functions.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP).
• Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Experience within third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain, fulfillment, or e-commerce operations.
• Experience supporting Fortune 500 customer security programs.
• Knowledge of CTPAT, TAPA, ISO 28000, and other supply chain security frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Achievement of customer contractual security compliance across the U.S. network.
• Successful completion of customer and third-party security audits with minimal findings.
• Timely closure and sustained remediation of corrective actions.
• Consistent implementation of Security by Design standards for all new facilities and customer launches.
• Reduction in physical security incidents and repeat audit observations.
• Increased customer confidence and satisfaction related to security governance.
• Standardized security metrics, reporting, and governance across the U.S. network.
• Alignment of security standards, audit practices, and continuous improvement initiatives with global security teams.

Language Skills

• English required; additional languages a plus.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Security management platforms, access control systems, CCTV management systems, and incident management/reporting tools.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position operates in both office and warehouse environments and requires periodic travel to distribution, fulfillment, and customer locations across the United States.

For this position, the expected base pay range is $160,509.00 – $200,637.00 anually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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