Overview
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Responsibilities
Keysight Technologies is seeking a Global Security Director to lead physical security operations across approximately 170 sites in more than 30 countries. This role provides global integration, direction, and oversight of global security strategy including c-suite, execution, and continuous improvement while enabling strong regional and functional leaders to deliver day‑to‑day operations.
This is a hands‑on, action‑oriented leadership role based on site in Santa Rosa, California. The Global Security Manager is responsible for setting direction, prioritizing work, allocating resources, and triggering execution through internal leaders and external partners. This is not a consulting role. It is an operational leadership position focused on coordination, execution, and practical risk management at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Global Security Leadership and Integration
- Provide overall leadership and integration across global security functions including executive security, crisis management, operational security, and security project delivery
- Set clear priorities and ensure alignment across security leaders and regions
- Maintain a consistent global security posture while allowing flexibility for regional risk and business needs
Physical Security Oversight
- Oversee physical security for all Keysight sites worldwide
- Adjust security controls and guard presence based on evolving threat conditions using a data driven approach
- Ensure effective deterrence, access control, and site protection measures are in place globally
Security Staffing and Vendor Management
- Own global security staffing strategy, including periodic reviews and adjustments
- Provide executive oversight of third‑party security providers, primarily Securitas
- Lead a team of already well established crisis management, operational security and project management professionals.
- Ensure global consistency in guard services, patrol standards, escalation processes, and professionalism
- Hold vendors accountable for performance, service quality, and contract alignment
Security Systems and Site Hardening
- Provide leadership oversight for global access control systems and physical security technologies
- Ensure systems are integrated, standardized where appropriate, and reliable
- Sponsor and prioritize security hardening initiatives that strengthen perimeter protection and reduce site vulnerability
- Partner with facilities, IT, and real estate teams on security‑related capital projects
Crisis and Incident Management
- Provide leadership and coordination for global physical security incidents and crisis events
- Support crisis preparedness, response, and recovery through established programs and playbooks through leadership to a well established team
- Partner with HR, Legal, EHS, Facilities and business leadership during sensitive or high‑impact events
Budget, Capital, and Planning
- Own global annual operating budgets for physical security
- Develop capital investment recommendations for security hardening and system improvements
- Ensure spending is risk‑informed first, scalable, and aligned with business priorities
Communication and Culture
- Oversee clear, practical messaging to employees regarding site security and safety
- Reinforce a visible, approachable, and professional security presence across sites
- Support consistent global messaging that balances safety with a positive employee experience
Program and Project Oversight
- Provide executive oversight for all global security projects through the Security Project Management Coordinator
- Ensure projects are well scoped, prioritized, tracked, and delivered
- Use collaboration and project management tools such as Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, and similar platforms
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Required
- Background in law enforcement, military service, or large‑scale corporate security operations required
- Significant experience leading physical security programs in a global enterprise environment including the C-suite
- Proven ability to lead experienced security professionals and integrate multiple functional workstreams
- Demonstrated experience managing third‑party security vendors and service providers
- Experience with access control systems, site security design, and physical security assessments
- Strong decision‑making ability in incident and crisis scenarios
- Comfortable operating across cultures, regions, and time zones
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
Preferred
- Experience building or scaling global security operating models
- Experience managing security budgets and capital planning
- Familiarity with manufacturing, R&D, or office environments
Leadership Profile
- Hands‑on, practical, and execution‑focused
- Comfortable directing work and setting priorities without micromanaging
- Calm, confident presence during incidents and high‑pressure situations
- Clear communicator who builds trust with site leaders, vendors, and employees
- Focused on results, consistency, and continuous improvement
Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range: MIN $188,660.00 MID $251,5400.00 MAX $314,430.00
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
