Director of Security Operations WY

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The Director of Security Operations is responsible for leading the regional execution of CleanSparks security strategy across Wyoming facilities. This role oversees site-level security operations vendor coordination and technology deployment to safeguard people assets and infrastructure. The Director partners with IT GSOC vendors and senior management to integrate cutting-edge security technologies conduct risk assessments and ensure operational readiness. This role requires proactive leadership strong judgment under pressure and the ability to align field operations with CleanSparks enterprise security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional execution of CleanSparks corporate security strategy across Wyoming.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that align with company strategy and mining operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments driving continuous improvement.
• Deploy and evaluate advanced security technologies including CCTV AI video analytics (Actuate AI) autonomous drone systems (Nightingale Security) and GSOC platforms.
• Collaborate with IT GSOC and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of security technologies.
• Serve as primary liaison with vendors and external security partners (e.g. Walden Envoy Actuate AI Nightingale Security GSOC providers).
• Oversee vendor performance validate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and conduct audits incident reviews and test scenarios.
• Coordinate emergency responses with GSOC vendors for 24/7 remote monitoring and incident resolution.
• Lead mentor and evaluate security and operations personnel across all sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align security strategies with business objectives.
• Support team readiness through training programs drills and awareness initiatives.
• Respond to incidents manage escalations and ensure timely resolution according to corporate standards.
• Promote a culture of proactive security awareness and operational excellence throughout the region.
• Lead and oversee drone operations across regional sites including patrol scheduling reporting and utilization metrics.
• Develop and implement training pipelines to ensure guard force and site managers maintain FAA Part 107 certification.
• Manage vendor relationships procurement and maintenance contracts for drone hardware/software across regional sites.
• Collaborate with Corporate Security Technology and GSOC leadership to refine drone SOPs integrate AI analytics and evaluate emerging UAS technologies.
• Advise on budgeting (CapEx/OpEx) for scaling drone coverage in line with site growth.
• Additional duties as assigned.

This role requires professionalism respect strong communication and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Emergency Management or related field; or equivalent military leadership experience.
• 6 years of progressive experience in physical security risk management or critical infrastructure protection.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing multi-site or decentralized teams.
• Demonstrated experience in incident response threat mitigation and emergency operations.
• Working knowledge of modern security technologies (e.g. CCTV access control remote monitoring).
• Ability to navigate large industrial sites and respond in person to time-sensitive events across outdoor environments.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Valid U.S. drivers license (driving is an essential function of the role).
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief executives coordinate with vendors and guide field teams.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments adapt to varied site conditions and align actions with broader corporate security objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military certified law enforcement or high-pressure field leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing security operations across multiple sites.
• Corporate security experience in data centers critical infrastructure or high-security environments.
• Strong knowledge of biometric access controls physical security systems and incident management.
• Proven ability to collaborate with government agencies and external security partners.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI video analytics drones and integrated surveillance systems.
• Track record of driving operational excellence while fostering a proactive security culture.

This position may involve duties that require operation of a company vehicle or travel between job sites. As such candidates must be insurable under CleanSparks vehicle insurance policy.

CleanSpark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Director