Overview
The Director of Global Security, based in Houston, TX, and reporting to the SVP of EH&S, Global Supply Chain, Midstream & Marketing, leads the company’s physical security program across a global footprint including the United States, Egypt, United Kingdom, Suriname, and other exploration areas. The role is accountable for safeguarding personnel, facilities, and operations from physical, reputational, and regulatory risks. This position requires a leader who can operate at both the strategic and operational levels - setting direction, building capability, and ensuring consistent execution across diverse regions. The Director serves as a senior advisor to the business on security risk and resilience, translating global threat dynamics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership and operations. The ideal candidate brings experience leading security in complex international environments, paired with strong business judgment, executive communication skills, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across functions and geographies. Backgrounds in federal law enforcement, diplomatic service, military operations, or government agencies preferred. Candidates should additionally have private sector experience and demonstrate business acumen, collaboration, and strong communication skills. The position requires balancing operational rigor with strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Maintain a global security strategy aligned with enterprise risk, operational priorities, and corporate objectives.
- Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on security risk, geopolitical developments, and organizational resilience.
- Integrate security considerations into business planning and capital projects.
- Establish a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to identifying and mitigating emerging threats.
Policy, Governance, & Compliance
- Design, implement, and assure global security policies, standards, and frameworks tailored to diverse operational environments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws and regulatory requirements.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
- Oversee third-party vendors and contractors to ensure alignment with company standards.
- Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs across the organization.
Risk Management
- Lead enterprise-wide security risk assessments, including geopolitical, operational, and site-specific risks.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect personnel, facilities, and critical assets.
- Oversee investigations, loss prevention, and asset protection programs.
- Partner with business units to embed security into project lifecycle planning and execution.
Crisis & Incident Response
- Lead global crisis management and incident response efforts.
- Ensure annual training and exercises are conducted.
- Maintain crisis management, business continuity, and resilience frameworks.
- Ensure after-action reviews and continuous improvement of crisis response capabilities.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry peers, and external security partners globally.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with EHS, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and HR.
- Represent the company in industry forums and external engagements.
- Deliver clear, concise, and actionable briefings to senior leadership.
Event & Travel Security
- Oversee executive protection programs aligned with risk-based assessments.
- Develop and manage travel risk management programs for global personnel.
- Ensure secure execution of corporate events and high-profile engagements.
Security Operations & Technology
- Oversee global security operations, including physical security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion detection).
- Evaluate and implement advanced security technologies and data-driven solutions.
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, globally integrated security team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous development.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and vendor relationships with a focus on efficiency and value creation.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualifications & Experience
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in global security, risk management, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success leading security programs across multiple international locations.
- Background may include military, intelligence, diplomatic service, or private-sector security leadership; however, candidates must demonstrate strong business acumen and corporate leadership experience.
- Proven experience integrating security into business operations and strategic decision-making.
- Expertise in crisis management, incident response, and enterprise risk frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory environments relevant to global energy operations.
Preferred Certifications
- CPP (Certified Protection Professional – ASIS)
- PSP (Physical Security Professional)
- PCI (Professional Certified Investigator)
Technology Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Physical security systems
- Data analytics and reporting tools
Travel Requirements
- May require frequent domestic and international travel.
Competencies
The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:
- Strategic & Commercial Mindset – Ability to align security with business objectives and enable safe, efficient operations in complex environments.
- Global Risk Leadership – Deep understanding of geopolitical risk, emerging threats, and enterprise resilience.
- Executive Communication – Skilled in influencing senior leaders through clear, concise, and actionable insights.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Proven ability to work across diverse teams and geographies to drive alignment and results.
- Leadership & Talent Development – Track record of building and leading high-performing, diverse teams.
- Adaptability & Decision-Making – Strong judgment and composure in high-pressure, ambiguous situations.
- Cultural Intelligence – Ability to operate effectively across different regions, cultures, and regulatory environments.
- Integrity & Professionalism – Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, discretion, and accountability.
- Analytical & Technical Acumen – Strong capabilities in threat analysis, security systems, and risk mitigation strategies.
Company Overview
Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.
Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.
The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.
Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.
We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.
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