Alexandria is the nation’s premier owner-operator-developer of Class A life science campuses, creating the ecosystems that enable the world’s leading life-science companies advance public health, support national security, and help build a healthier future. This is a rare opportunity to serve as the senior regional security leader in a vitally important, fast-growing, high-impact sector while leading an innovative, results-driven security program defined by speed, agility, and effectiveness. It is a dynamic, high-impact role that demands and rewards sustained mission focus, professional excellence, tactical expertise, and a relentless drive to deliver results.
We maintain the highest standards of security across all our properties, managed by a team of senior security professionals drawn from specialized law enforcement, the U.S. military, and U.S. intelligence agencies. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior security leader to partner with national and regional leadership in executing Alexandria’s security strategy across our commercial life science properties in the Greater Boston region. The ideal candidate will be based out of the Greater Boston area and be responsible for developing and executing enterprise security strategies to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure the safety and security of all personnel and guests on Alexandria properties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide regionwide strategic and tactical leadership for security operations, in partnership with national and regional leadership, ensuring alignment with Alexandria’s risk standards, enterprise objectives, and operational priorities.
Develop, implement, and continuously enhance programs that protect employees, tenants, visitors, physical assets, and sensitive tenant operations across the region.
Lead proactive, rapid-response security operations that deter crime, identify threats early, and drive effective incident response and resolution.
Direct all aspects of contract security operations, including vendor leadership, rapid-response teams, security operations center functions, staffing performance, and accountability across third-party providers.
Investigate incidents, breaches, workplace concerns, and criminal activity; oversee mitigation measures; and ensure timely, accurate reporting and prevention planning.
Conduct security surveys, vulnerability assessments, and risk reviews to identify gaps, corrective actions, and practical mitigation strategies.
Collect, assess, and apply criminal intelligence from internal reporting, law enforcement, open sources, and operational channels to improve readiness and strengthen protective measures.
Build strong working relationships with law enforcement, public safety agencies, and other external partners to support coordination, preparedness, and response.
Develop and refine operating models for specialized security resources and security operations center functions, including staffing strategies, escalation protocols, and concepts of operation.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of physical security and security technology systems, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, and related infrastructure.
Oversee security technology projects, vendor performance, maintenance escalations, quote review, and work-order execution to strengthen site protection and operational resilience.
Lead the implementation and continuous refinement of security policies, procedures, post orders, and operating protocols aligned with enterprise strategy and regional needs.
Provide senior leadership briefings, presentations, and performance reporting on incidents, threats, staffing, operational needs, project progress, and key metrics.
Support regional budget planning and manage security expenditures, while partnering with internal stakeholders to integrate security into operations, development planning, emergency preparedness, and high-profile event support.
Monitor staffing, recruiting, and vendor performance to maintain strong coverage and close operational gaps efficiently..
Qualifications and Experience
At least 12 years of progressive leadership experience in public safety and security as a sworn law enforcement officer, special agent, or equivalent, typically including senior-level corporate physical security leadership experience. This background should include oversight of armed security operations, incident response, investigations, and risk mitigation.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic and tactical leadership for complex security operations in multi-site, high-profile, and mission-critical environments.
Proven experience leading armed contract security operations, including vendor management, staffing oversight, performance accountability, and contract administration.
Strong background in incident response, investigations, mitigation planning, and risk reduction.
Experience conducting security surveys, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis and translating findings into practical operational improvements and protective measures.
Demonstrated ability to collect, assess, and apply criminal intelligence and threat information from internal, law-enforcement, open-source, and operational channels to improve readiness and inform security operations.
Strong working relationships with law enforcement, public safety agencies, and other external partners.
Strong knowledge of physical security systems and security technologies, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, and related infrastructure; experience leading security technology projects and vendor-delivered security systems required.
Experience developing and implementing security policies, procedures, post orders, escalation protocols, and operating models that support disciplined, high-performing operations.
Polished written, verbal, and executive communication skills, with the ability to deliver executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, and performance updates clearly and professionally.
Experience developing and managing budgets, supporting operational planning, and partnering effectively with internal stakeholders across operations, development, and emergency preparedness functions.
Exceptional leadership, strategic judgment, mission focus, and commitment to operational excellence, with demonstrated experience coaching, developing, and leading teams.
Experience with life science properties or other complex, mission-critical environments strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as relevant security management software.
Ability to travel regularly and work a flexible schedule, including outside regular business hours, as operational needs require.
Why Join Alexandria
Alexandria offers a rare opportunity to lead security in one of the nation’s most important and dynamic sectors. Our campuses support the world’s leading life science companies and the research, innovation, and collaboration that advance public health, strengthen national resilience, and help shape the future.
This role places you at the center of a mission-driven, high-performance environment where security is a visible and valued function. You will have the opportunity to lead an agile, results-driven regional security program; work alongside outstanding colleagues across security, asset services, development, and regional leadership; and make a direct impact on the safety of employees, tenants, and visitors, the protection of mission-critical scientific work, and the continued excellence of Alexandria’s properties and operations.
For experienced security leaders seeking a role that combines executive responsibility, operational challenge, strategic influence, and meaningful purpose, Alexandria offers a distinctive platform to lead, build, and deliver at a very high level.
The expected base salary range for this position is $200,000-$225,000 USD annually, plus an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and actual compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including an individual’s knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company’s compensation practices.
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Alexandria wouldn’t be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits:
100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
Significant paid time off and holiday time
Paid parental leave
Generous rewards and recognitions
Annual Company paid time off for volunteering
Wellness and fitness incentives
Mentoring and career development opportunities
Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative MegacampusTM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.
