- Location
- USA - IL (Remote), United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Security
- Seniority
- Director
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Director, Global Security & Intelligence serves as the enterprise security leader responsible for the strategic vision, governance, and global execution of the organization’s security, protective intelligence, and crisis-response programs.This role leads all facets of global corporate security, including protective intelligence, executive protection, physical security, investigations, crisis management, and business continuity. The Director advises Executives, and Crisis Management Committees on emerging threats, executive risk exposure, and the evolving security landscape within a highly regulated insurance and financial-services environment.
Key Focus Areas
Threat exposure related to catastrophe claims, denied coverage, litigation, and underwriting decisions
Executive and employee safety during site visits following natural disasters or major loss events
Intelligence monitoring related to activism, public pressure, rate increases, and climate-driven underwriting changes
Coordination with business areas, cyber, legal, risk, HR, and catastrophe teams during high-tension incidents
Core Responsibilities
Enterprise Security Strategy & Governance
Serve as the enterprise security executive accountable for global security strategy, governance, and operating models.
Protective Intelligence & Strategic Threat Analysis
Own and lead the protective intelligence program, integrating intelligence across GSOC, executive protection, investigations, and crisis response.
Executive Protection & High-Visibility Risk
Design and oversee executive protection programs including travel, events, and crisis support.
Crisis Management & Incident Command
Serve as executive incident commander for security-related crises and enterprise-threatening events.
Global Security Operations
Oversee physical security operations, investigations, and GSOC functions across global facilities.
External Partnerships & Technology
Manage law enforcement relationships, security vendors, and deploy advanced AI-enabled security technologies.
Board & Executive Advisory
Provide regular briefings to the Board and Executive Leadership on threat posture and crisis readiness.
Team Leadership & Culture
Lead and develop global security and intelligence teams, fostering professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
Required
10–15+ years of progressive leadership in global corporate security, intelligence, or executive protection
Expertise in threat assessment, crisis management, and executive protection
Preferred
Prior service as security Director, or equivalent enterprise security leader
Experience managing multiple global security functions
Experience in highly regulated financial or insurance environments
CPP, CSMP, or equivalent certifications
Success in the Role (First 18–24 Months)
Unified intelligence-driven global security model established
Executive and board confidence in executive protection and crisis readiness
Reduction in unanticipated executive security incidents
Skills
Compensation
CompensationCompensation offered for this role is 170,000.00 - 245,000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.
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