Head of Global Physical Security

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced, customer-focused, and operationally strong Global Security leader to lead our physical security function. This role is responsible for safeguarding our people, facilities, and assets across all regions. The leader will set the vision and strategy for global security, ensuring policies, programs, and operations are aligned with corporate objectives, local regulations, and industry best practices. The program will balance risk management, compliance, and employee experience, while enabling the business to operate securely and effectively worldwide. 

This role requires deep expertise across all aspects of corporate physical security, including security operations, event security, executive and travel protection, and systems installation and integration. 

Beyond the technical expertise, it will play a key role in shaping a culture of safety, trust, and resilience, ensuring employees feel supported and secure. The successful candidate will inspire confidence across the organization by creating programs that are employee-focused, business-enabling, and globally scalable. 

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE: 

Strategy & Leadership 

• Develop and execute the company’s global physical security strategy aligned with business priorities. 

• Lead and inspire a high-performing global security team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Provide executive-level updates on security risk, readiness, and incident reporting & response. 

• Partner with senior leadership on crisis management, business continuity, and global risk mitigation. 

Operations & Programs 

• Oversee physical security operations across corporate offices worldwide. 

• Oversee and continuously improve security systems including access control, surveillance, alarm systems, incident tracking and security monitoring systems. 

• Lead security efforts for company events, executive protection, and global travel security programs. 

• Lead systems installation, integration, and migration to cloud-based platforms for scalability and efficiency. 

• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing, service-minded security team, including FTEs and on-site service providers, aligned with our RADIO values 

• Oversee vendor management, service delivery, and performance metrics. 

• Ensure timely execution of service contracts (MSAs), PO approvals, and invoice processing